Know all about Taconite and Dunite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Dunite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Dunite is Phaneritic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Dunite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Dunite is shiny. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.