Know all about Hornblendite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Hornblendite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Hornblendite is Banded, Foliated, Massive whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Hornblendite appears Foliated and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Hornblendite is vitreous to dull while that of Essexite is not available. Hornblendite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Hornblendite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.