Know all about Essexite and Gabbro properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite and Gabbro belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Gabbro is Phaneritic. Essexite appears Banded and Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Essexite and Gabbro is not available. Essexite and Gabbro are available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.