Obsidian vs Nephelinite Texture
Texture
Glassy
  
Aphanitic
  
Color
Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, Tan, Yellow
  
Black, Brown, Colourless, Green, Grey, White
  
Maintenance
Less
  
Less
  
Durability
Durable
  
Durable
  
Water Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Scratch Resistant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Stain Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Wind Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Acid Resistant
No
  
Yes
  
Appearance
Shiny
  
Skeletal
  
Texture of Obsidian and Nephelinite
Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Obsidian and Nephelinite. Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Nephelinite is Aphanitic. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Obsidian vs Nephelinite texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.