Know all about Taconite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Latite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Latite 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 Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).