Know all about Taconite and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Gossan is metallic. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.