All about Taconite and Flint Properties
Know all about Taconite and Flint properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite and Flint belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Flint is Banded, Rough. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Flint appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Flint is vitreous. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Flint is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Flint are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.