Know all about Essexite and Alkali Feldspar Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite and Alkali Feldspar Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is Phaneritic. Essexite appears Banded and Alkali Feldspar Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Alkali Feldspar Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Alkali Feldspar Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Alkali Feldspar Granite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.