Know all about Granophyre and Adakite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Granophyre and Adakite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Granophyre is Granophyric whereas that of Adakite is Porphyritic. Granophyre appears Veined or Pebbled and Adakite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Granophyre is dull to grainy with sporadic parts pearly and vitreous while that of Adakite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Granophyre is available in black, grey, orange, pink, white colors whereas Adakite is available in black, brown, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Granophyre are curling, gemstone, laboratory bench tops, tombstones and that of Adakite are commemorative tablets, pottery, used in aquariums.