Taconite and Foidolite

All about Taconite and Foidolite Properties

Know all about Taconite and Foidolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Foidolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Foidolite is Earthy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Foidolite appears Dull. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Foidolite is subvitreous to dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Foidolite 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 Foidolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.