Know all about Essexite and Wackestone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Wackestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Essexite is Granular whereas that of Wackestone is Clastic. Essexite appears Banded and Wackestone appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Essexite is not available while that of Wackestone is dull. Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Wackestone 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 Wackestone are cemetery markers, pottery.