Know all about Gossan and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gossan is Rough, Sandy whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Gossan appears Dull and Banded and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Gossan is metallic while that of Essexite is not available. Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.