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