Know all about Claystone and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Claystone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Claystone is Clastic whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Claystone appears Rough and Dull and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Claystone is dull while that of Essexite is not available. Claystone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Claystone are pottery and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.