Know all about Taconite and Appinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Appinite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Appinite is Porphyritic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Appinite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Appinite is subvitreous to dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Appinite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Appinite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner.