Know all about Taconite and Wehrlite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Taconite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Wehrlite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Taconite is Banded, Trellis whereas that of Wehrlite is Banded. Taconite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Wehrlite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Taconite is earthy while that of Wehrlite is metallic. Taconite is available in red, reddish brown colors whereas Wehrlite is available in dark greenish - grey, green colors. The commercial uses of Taconite are as a touchstone, cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Wehrlite are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry.