Know all about Essexite and Evaporite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Evaporite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Evaporite is Earthy. Essexite appears Banded and Evaporite appears Glassy, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Evaporite is subvitreous to dull. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Evaporite is available in colourless, green, grey, silver, white colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Evaporite are used in the manufacture of ceramic powder, used in the preparation of sulfuric acid and silicon diborite.