Know all about Ijolite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Ijolite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Ijolite is Earthy, Granular whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Ijolite appears Banded and Foilated and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Ijolite is greasy to dull while that of Essexite is not available. Ijolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Ijolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.