Know all about Essexite and Tuff properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite and Tuff belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Tuff is Clastic, Pyroclastic. Essexite appears Banded and Tuff appears Dull, Vesicular and Foilated. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Tuff is vitreous to dull. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Tuff is available in brown, grey, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Tuff are creating artwork.