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