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All about Obsidian and Hornfels Properties

Know all about Obsidian and Hornfels properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks while Hornfels belongs to Metamorphic Rocks.Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Hornfels is Granular, Platy. Obsidian appears Shiny and Hornfels appears Dull. The luster of Obsidian is vitreous while that of Hornfels is shiny. Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Hornfels is available in brown, dark greenish - grey, green, reddish brown colors. The commercial uses of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums and that of Hornfels are cemetery markers, commemorative tablets, creating artwork.

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