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