Know all about Dolomite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Dolomite is Earthy whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly while that of Essexite is not available. Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Dolomite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.