Know all about Obsidian and Anthracite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks while Anthracite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Anthracite is Amorphous, Glassy. Obsidian appears Shiny and Anthracite appears Veined or Pebbled. The luster of Obsidian is vitreous while that of Anthracite is shiny. Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Anthracite is available in black, brown, dark brown, grey, light to dark grey colors. The commercial uses of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums and that of Anthracite are alumina refineries, electricity generation, liquid fuel, manufacture of soap, solvents, dyes, plastics and fibres, paper industry.