Know all about Adakite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Basalt is not available. Adakite and Basalt are available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.