Know all about Adakite and Essexite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite and Essexite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Essexite is Granular. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Essexite appears Banded. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Essexite is not available. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Essexite is available in dark grey to black colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Essexite are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, jewelry, sea defence, tombstones.