Know all about Essexite and Latite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite and Latite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Latite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Essexite appears Banded and Latite appears Rough. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Latite is subvitreous to dull. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Latite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Latite are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, metallurgical flux, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).