Know all about Adakite and Phonolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite and Phonolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Phonolite is Granular. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Phonolite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Phonolite is greasy to dull. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Phonolite is available in brown, buff, cream, green, grey, pink, white colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Phonolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.