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