Know all about Obsidian and Arkose properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks while Arkose belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Arkose is Clastic. Obsidian appears Shiny and Arkose appears Rough and Dull. The luster of Obsidian is vitreous while that of Arkose is dull. Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Arkose is available in reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums and that of Arkose are in aquifers, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo), tombstones.