Know all about Gabbro and Icelandite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gabbro and Icelandite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gabbro is Phaneritic whereas that of Icelandite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny and Icelandite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Gabbro is not available while that of Icelandite is vitreous. Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Icelandite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Icelandite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.