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