Know all about Adakite and Shale properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Shale belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Shale appears Muddy. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Shale is dull. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Shale is available in black, brown, buff, green, grey, red, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Shale are creating artwork, pottery.