Know all about Adakite and Variolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adakite and Variolite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adakite is Porphyritic whereas that of Variolite is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Adakite appears Dull and Soft and Variolite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous while that of Variolite is not available. Adakite and Variolite are available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums and that of Variolite are cemetery markers, creating artwork.