Know all about Essexite and Flint properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Flint belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Flint is Banded, Rough. Essexite appears Banded and Flint appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Flint is vitreous. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Flint is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Flint are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.