All about Obsidian and Dunite Properties
Know all about Obsidian and Dunite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Obsidian and Dunite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Dunite is Phaneritic. Obsidian appears Shiny and Dunite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Obsidian is vitreous while that of Dunite is shiny. Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Dunite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums and that of Dunite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.