Know all about Taconite and Sovite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Sovite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Sovite is Granular, Poikiloblastic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Sovite appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Sovite is subvitreous to dull. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Sovite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Sovite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, creating artwork, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).