Know all about Adakite and Shonkinite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite and Shonkinite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Shonkinite is Earthy. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Shonkinite appears Banded and Foilated. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Shonkinite is subvitreous to dull. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Shonkinite 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 Shonkinite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.