Know all about Taconite and Schist properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Schist is Foliated, Platy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Schist appears Layered and Shiny. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Schist is shiny. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates.