Know all about Taconite and Greenschist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Greenschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Greenschist is Foliated, Platy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Greenschist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Greenschist is shiny. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Greenschist is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Greenschist are blackboards, manufacture of tools, writing slates.