Know all about Jasperoid and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Jasperoid is Earthy whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly while that of Essexite is not available. Jasperoid is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.