Know all about Adakite and Nephelinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite and Nephelinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Nephelinite appears Skeletal. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Nephelinite is vitreous to metallic. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Nephelinite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Nephelinite are creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).