Know all about Taconite and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite and Dolomite belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Dolomite 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 Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).