Know all about Taconite and Alkali Feldspar Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Alkali Feldspar Granite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.