Ontario introduced time-of-use (TOU) pricing to reflect the costs of producing electricity at different times of the day. There are three TOU periods: 1  Off-peak, when energy demand is low and less expensive sources of electricity is used. 2  Mid-peak, when the cost of energy and demand are moderate. 3  On-peak, when demand is highest and more expensive forms of electricity production are used.
Flower Obsidian-a variety of Snowflake Obsidian in which the crystals have coloring (due to mineral staining or minerals present in the obsidian itself). See the Snowflake Obsidian topic below. Leopard Skin and Lizzard Skin-multi-colored, mottled types, usually reddish-brown, brown and black.heen Obsidian-this is a family of valued types which consists of sub-types categorized according to the effect or color displayed. Microscopic bubbles and/or crystals of Feldspar or Mica trapped in the Obsidian result in a chatoyant (irridescent) sheen when the stone is viewed from certain angles.
The best obsidian is formed underground near a volcanic vent because those rocks will have limited impurities. Obsidian flows are so slow that often other obsidian flows will occur on top of each other causing a streaked appearance in the obsidian rock.he result is a rock that cooled so fast, crystals did not get a chance to form. Obsidian is a volcanic glass with a smooth and uniform structure. Interesting Obsidian Rock Facts: Different varieties of obsidian rock get their names from their appearance.