Know all about Essexite and Scoria properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite and Scoria belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Scoria is Vesicular. Essexite appears Banded and Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Scoria is subvitreous to dull. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Scoria is available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills.