Obsidian vs Basalt Texture
Texture
Glassy
Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular
Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, Tan, Yellow
Black, Brown, Light to Dark Grey
Durability
Durable
Durable
Scratch Resistant
Yes
Yes
Appearance
Shiny
Dull and Soft
Texture of Obsidian and Basalt
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Obsidian and Basalt. Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Basalt is Glassy, Massive, Porphyritic, Scoriaceous, Vesicular. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Obsidian vs Basalt texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.