Flint and Porphyry Types and Facts

Flint

Porphyry

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

Rhomb Porphyry

1.2 Features

Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate

Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

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Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

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1.3.3 Sculpture

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1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

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1.3.5 Pictographs

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1.3.6 Petroglyphs

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1.3.7 Figurines

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1.4 Fossils

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Types of Flint and Porphyry

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Flint Texture and Porphyry Texture. Types of Flint are Not Available whereas the types of Porphyry are Rhomb Porphyry.During historic times, some rocks depending on their hardness were used to create Pictographs and Petroglyphs. Rocks which are hard were generally not used. Pictographs are paintings or drawings that have been placed or created on the surface of rock. Flint and Porphyry were not used for creating pictographs. Petroglyph is an image which is carved into a rock. These are images created by removing part of a rock surface by incising, picking, carving or abrading, as a form of rock art. Flint and Porphyry were not used for creating petroglyphs.