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