Know all about Adakite and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Arkose is dull. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.