Know all about Taconite and Pyroxenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Pyroxenite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Pyroxenite is Clastic, Granular, Phaneritic, Porphyritic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Pyroxenite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Pyroxenite is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Pyroxenite is available in black to grey, bluish - grey, dark greenish - grey, green, light greenish grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Pyroxenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.