Know all about Obsidian and Chalk properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks while Chalk belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Chalk is Clastic or Non-Clastic. Obsidian appears Shiny and Chalk appears Soft. The luster of Obsidian is vitreous while that of Chalk is dull. Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Chalk is available in grey, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums and that of Chalk are alumina refineries, creating artwork, drawing on blackboards, gymnasts, athletes and mountain climbers use for grip, in aquifers, paper industry, production of lime, raw material for manufacture of quicklime, slaked lime, soil conditioner, whiting, whiting material in toothpaste, paint and paper.