Know all about Essexite and Mudstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Mudstone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Mudstone is Clastic. Essexite appears Banded and Mudstone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Mudstone is dull. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Mudstone is available in black, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Mudstone are creating artwork, pottery.