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