Know all about Taconite and Migmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Migmatite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Migmatite is Foliated. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Migmatite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Migmatite is dull to pearly to subvitreous. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Migmatite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, brown- black, dark greenish - grey, dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Migmatite are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used to manufracture paperweights and bookends.