Know all about Essexite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Essexite appears Banded and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Anthracite is shiny. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.