Know all about Essexite and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Essexite appears Banded and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Boninite is vitreous. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).