Know all about Obsidian and Gossan properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks while Gossan belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Gossan is Rough, Sandy. Obsidian appears Shiny and Gossan appears Dull and Banded. The luster of Obsidian is vitreous while that of Gossan is metallic. Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Gossan is available in brown, brown- black, gold, green, rust colors. The commercial uses of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums and that of Gossan are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, gemstone.