Know all about Taconite and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Scoria belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.