Know all about Taconite and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Boninite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Boninite is vitreous. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).