Know all about Taconite and Blueschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Blueschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Blueschist is Foliated. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Blueschist appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Blueschist is dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Blueschist is available in blue, bluish - grey, purple, shades of blue colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Blueschist are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, tombstones.