All about Jasperoid and Obsidian Properties
Know all about Jasperoid and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Jasperoid belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Jasperoid is Earthy whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Jasperoid appears Glassy or Pearly and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Jasperoid is vitreous and pearly while that of Obsidian is vitreous. Jasperoid is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink, white colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Jasperoid are an oil and gas reservoir, as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, production of lime, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.