Know all about Adakite and Basanite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite and Basanite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Basanite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Basanite appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Basanite is waxy and dull. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Basanite is available in black, brown, green, grey, red, white colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Basanite are as a touchstone, creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, manufacture of tools, metallurgical flux, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.