Know all about Essexite and Oolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Oolite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Oolite is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Essexite appears Banded and Oolite appears Rounded and Rough. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Oolite is pearly to shiny. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Oolite is available in black, blue, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Oolite are creating artwork, jewelry, used in aquariums.