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