Know all about Obsidian and Boninite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Obsidian and Boninite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Boninite is Aphanitic to Porphyritic. Obsidian appears Shiny and Boninite appears Dull and Soft. The luster of Obsidian and Boninite is vitreous. Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Boninite is available in bluish - grey, brown, colourless, green, grey colors. The commercial uses of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums and that of Boninite are an oil and gas reservoir, cemetery markers, creating artwork, soil conditioner, source of magnesia (mgo).