Know all about Adakite and Norite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite and Norite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Norite is Phaneritic. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Norite appears Veined and Shiny. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Norite is not available. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Norite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Norite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, laboratory bench tops, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.