Know all about Adakite and Travertine properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite belongs to Igneous Rocks while Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Travertine is Banded. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Travertine appears Fibrous. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Travertine is dull to pearly. Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors whereas Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery.