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