Know all about Taconite and Suevite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Suevite is Earthy. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Suevite appears Banded. The luster of Taconite and Suevite is earthy. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).