Know all about Gabbro and Granophyre properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gabbro and Granophyre belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Gabbro is Phaneritic whereas that of Granophyre is Granophyric. Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny and Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Gabbro is not available while that of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous. Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Granophyre 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 Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones.