Know all about Porphyry and Adakite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Porphyry and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Porphyry is Porphyritic whereas that of Adakite is Porphyritic. Porphyry appears Dull and Adakite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Porphyry is dull while that of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Porphyry is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, red, rust, white colors whereas Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Porphyry are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry and that of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums.