Know all about Taconite and Mudstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite and Mudstone belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Mudstone is Clastic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Mudstone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Mudstone is dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Mudstone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Mudstone are creating artwork, pottery.