Know all about Adakite and Laterite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Laterite belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Laterite is Earthy, Massive, Porphyritic. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Laterite appears Rough and Banded. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Laterite is dull. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Laterite is available in brown, buff, red colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Laterite are an oil and gas reservoir, source of bauxite, used in aquariums.