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