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