Know all about Taconite and Teschenite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Teschenite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Teschenite is Phaneritic. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Teschenite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Teschenite is not available. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Teschenite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Teschenite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.