Know all about Granulite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granulite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granulite is Granoblastic whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Granulite appears Veined or Pebbled and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Granulite is vitreous while that of Essexite is not available. Granulite is available in black, brown colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Granulite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, soil conditioner, tombstones and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.