Know all about Rapakivi Granite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Rapakivi Granite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Rapakivi Granite is Granular, Phaneritic whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Rapakivi Granite appears Veined or Pebbled and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Rapakivi Granite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Essexite is not available. Rapakivi Granite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Rapakivi Granite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, curling, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.