Obsidian and Troctolite Types and Facts
Types
Fireworks Obsidian, Mahogany, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake obsidian and Velvet Peacock Obsidian
Ultramafic rock
Features
Blocks negativity, Helps to protect against depression
Smooth to touch
Archaeological Significance
Types of Obsidian and Troctolite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Obsidian Texture and Troctolite Texture. Types of Obsidian are Fireworks Obsidian, Mahogany, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake obsidian and Velvet Peacock Obsidian whereas the types of Troctolite are Ultramafic rock.During historic times, some rocks depending on their hardness were used to create Pictographs and Petroglyphs. Rocks which are hard were generally not used. Pictographs are paintings or drawings that have been placed or created on the surface of rock. Obsidian and Troctolite were for creating pictographs. Petroglyph is an image which is carved into a rock. These are images created by removing part of a rock surface by incising, picking, carving or abrading, as a form of rock art. Obsidian and Troctolite were for creating petroglyphs.