Know all about Taconite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite and Travertine belong to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.