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