GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Gabbro refers to a large group of dark, often phaneritic (coarse-grained), mafic intrusive igneous rocks chemically equivalent to basalt, being its coarse-grained analogue. Gabbro is dark-colored, composed mainly of the minerals plagioclase and augite. It is the most abundant rock in the deep oceanic crust.
Features include:
Colour: Black to Grey
Hardness: 5 to 6 Mohs
Specific Gravity: 2.6 – 2.8
GENERAL APPLICATIONS/ USES
- Manufacturing of:
- Bricks, Concrete
- Mortar
- Cement
- Plasters, paving materials
- Construction applications
- It is used for everything from crushed stone base materials at construction sites to polished stone counter tops and floor tiles.
AVAILABLE GRADES
- 0 – 3.0 mm 0 – 5.0 mm
- 5 – 10 mm 10 – 20 mm
