Know all about Adakite and Skarn properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Skarn belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Skarn is Earthy, Mud-rich, Rough. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Skarn appears Dull. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Skarn is waxy and dull. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Skarn is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, white colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Skarn are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo).