Know all about Aplite and Gabbro properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Aplite and Gabbro belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Aplite is Granular, Graphic whereas that of Gabbro is Phaneritic. Aplite appears Veined or Pebbled and Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Aplite is dull to pearly to subvitreous while that of Gabbro is not available. Aplite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Aplite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, small sculptures, tombstones and that of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.