Know all about Taconite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Basalt belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Basalt is not available. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.