Know all about Adakite and Picrite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite and Picrite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Picrite is Earthy, Rough. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Picrite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Picrite is subvitreous to dull. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Picrite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Picrite are as a feed additive for livestock, as armour rock for sea walls, metallurgical flux, pottery, source of magnesia (mgo).