Know all about Gabbro and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Gabbro belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Gabbro is Phaneritic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Gabbro appears Veined and Shiny and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Gabbro is not available while that of Soapstone is greasy. Gabbro is available in dark grey to black colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Gabbro are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).