Know all about Taconite and Anorthosite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anorthosite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling.