Know all about Anorthosite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Anorthosite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Anorthosite is Foliated, Glassy whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Anorthosite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Anorthosite is pearly to subvitreous while that of Essexite is not available. Anorthosite is available in black, bluish - grey, brown, green, grey, light greenish grey, pink, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Anorthosite are creating artwork, curling and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.