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