Know all about Gabbro and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gabbro belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Gabbro is Phaneritic whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Gabbro is not available while that of Anthracite is shiny. Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.