Know all about Taconite and Kimberlite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Kimberlite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Kimberlite is Porphyritic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Kimberlite appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Kimberlite is subvitreous to dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Kimberlite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, dark greenish - grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Kimberlite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).