All about Obsidian and Pegmatite Properties
Know all about Obsidian and Pegmatite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Obsidian and Pegmatite belong to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Pegmatite is Pegmatitic. Obsidian appears Shiny and Pegmatite appears Layered, Banded, Veined and Shiny. The luster of Obsidian is vitreous while that of Pegmatite is grainy, pearly and vitreous. Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors whereas Pegmatite is available in black, brown, cream, green, grey, pink, red, rust, silver, white, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums and that of Pegmatite are creating artwork, jewelry, source of corundum, tourmalines, beryls and topaz.