Know all about Adamellite and Basalt properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Adamellite and Basalt belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Adamellite is Porphyritic whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Adamellite appears Veined or Pebbled and Basalt appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Adamellite is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Basalt is not available. Adamellite is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Basalt is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Adamellite are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Basalt are an oil and gas reservoir, commemorative tablets, creating artwork, used in aquariums.