Know all about Adakite and Chert properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chert belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Chert is Banded, Rough. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Chert appears Glassy or Pearly. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Chert is waxy and dull. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Chert 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 Chert are creating artwork, gemstone, in fire-starting tools, jewelry, to ignite fire, used in flintlock firearms.