Know all about Taconite and Trachyandesite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Trachyandesite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Trachyandesite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Trachyandesite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Taconite and Trachyandesite is earthy. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Trachyandesite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Trachyandesite are creating artwork, pottery.