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All about Gabbro and Amphibolite Properties

Know all about Gabbro and Amphibolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gabbro belongs to Igneous Rocks while Amphibolite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Gabbro is Phaneritic whereas that of Amphibolite is Banded, Foliated, Massive. Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny and Amphibolite appears Foliated. The luster of Gabbro is not available while that of Amphibolite is vitreous to dull. Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Amphibolite is available in black, brown, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Amphibolite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.

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