Know all about Alkali Feldspar Granite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Alkali Feldspar Granite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Essexite is not available. Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.