Know all about Suevite and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Suevite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Suevite is Earthy whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Suevite appears Banded and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Suevite is earthy while that of Obsidian is vitreous. Suevite is available in black, brown, colourless, green, grey, pink colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Suevite are as a feed additive for livestock, gemstone, metallurgical flux, source of magnesia (mgo) and that of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.