Know all about Travertine and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Travertine belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Travertine is Banded whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Travertine appears Fibrous and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Travertine is dull to pearly while that of Obsidian is vitreous. Travertine is available in beige, black, blue, brown, grey, red, white, yellow colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Travertine are cemetery markers, creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, paper industry, pottery and that of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.