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Obsidian
Obsidian

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Obsidian vs Shale Texture

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Texture

Texture

Glassy
Clastic, Splintery

Color

Black, Blue, Brown, Green, Orange, Red, Tan, Yellow
Black, Brown, Buff, Green, Grey, Red, Yellow

Maintenance

Less
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Durability

Durable
Durable

Water Resistant

Scratch Resistant

Stain Resistant

Wind Resistant

Acid Resistant

Appearance

Shiny
Muddy

Texture of Obsidian and Shale

Characteristics related to grain size of rocks are called as texture. Here you can know more about texture of Obsidian and Shale. Texture of Obsidian is Glassy whereas that of Shale is Clastic, Splintery. Based on the texture of rocks, they are used for various purposes. Get detailed information about Obsidian vs Shale texture, color, appearance and maintenance in the next section.