Know all about Adakite and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Anthracite is shiny. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.