Know all about Essexite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Essexite appears Banded and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Essexite and Basalt is not available. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.