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