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