Know all about Andesite and Adakite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Andesite and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Andesite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic whereas that of Adakite is Porphyritic. Andesite appears Dull and Soft and Adakite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Andesite is vitreous while that of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Andesite is available in bluish - grey, grey, pink, yellow colors whereas Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Andesite are commemorative tablets, creating artwork and that of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums.