Know all about Taconite and Pyrolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Pyrolite is Phaneritic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Pyrolite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Pyrolite is shiny. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Pyrolite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Pyrolite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.