Know all about Taconite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Anthracite is shiny. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.