Know all about Talc carbonate and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Talc carbonate belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Essexite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Talc carbonate is Very Soft whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Talc carbonate appears Soft and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Talc carbonate is pearly while that of Essexite is not available. Talc carbonate is available in colourless, grey, white colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Talc carbonate are manufacturing of baby powder and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.