Know all about Obsidian and Coquina properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks while Coquina belongs to Sedimentary Rocks.Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Coquina is Clastic. Obsidian appears Shiny and Coquina appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Obsidian is vitreous while that of Coquina is dull to vitreous to submetallic. Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Coquina is available in beige, buff, orange colors. The commercial uses of Obsidian and Coquina are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.