Know all about Adakite and Soapstone properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Soapstone belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Soapstone is Polished. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Soapstone appears Dull, Banded and Foilated. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Soapstone is greasy. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Soapstone is available in black, black to grey, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Soapstone are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, production of lime, source of magnesia (mgo).