Know all about Whiteschist and Obsidian properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Whiteschist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Obsidian belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Whiteschist is Foliated whereas that of Obsidian is Glassy. Whiteschist appears Banded and Foilated and Obsidian appears Shiny. The luster of Whiteschist is subvitreous to dull while that of Obsidian is vitreous. Whiteschist is available in colourless, green, grey, white colors whereas Obsidian is available in black, blue, brown, green, orange, red, tan, yellow colors. The commercial uses of Whiteschist are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, production of lime and that of Obsidian are creating artwork, mirror, used in aquariums.