Know all about Essexite and Dolomite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Dolomite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Dolomite is Earthy. Essexite appears Banded and Dolomite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Dolomite is vitreous and pearly. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Dolomite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that 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).