Know all about Taconite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Granophyre belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.