Know all about Adakite and Peridotite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite and Peridotite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Peridotite is Phaneritic. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Peridotite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Peridotite is shiny. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Peridotite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Peridotite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.