Know all about Essexite and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite and Granophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Essexite appears Banded and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.