Know all about Scoria and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Scoria and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Scoria is Vesicular whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Scoria appears Glassy and Vesicular and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Scoria is subvitreous to dull while that of Essexite is not available. Scoria and Essexite are available in black, brown, dark grey to black, red colors. The commercial uses of Scoria are as a traction material on snow-covered roads, creating artwork, high-temperature insulation, in gas barbecue grills and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.