Know all about Essexite and Gneiss properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gneiss belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Gneiss is Banded, Foliated, Platy. Essexite appears Banded and Gneiss appears Foliated. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Gneiss is dull. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Gneiss is available in black, brown, pink, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Gneiss are cemetery markers, jewelry, tombstones, used in aquariums.