Know all about Taconite and Lherzolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Lherzolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Lherzolite is Grenue. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Lherzolite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Lherzolite is subvitreous to dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Lherzolite is available in black, dark greenish - grey, green, pink, purple colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Lherzolite are as armour rock for sea walls, source of magnesia (mgo), used in aquariums.