Know all about Essexite and Rapakivi Granite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite and Rapakivi Granite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic. Essexite appears Banded and Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Rapakivi Granite 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 Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.