Novaculite and Greenschist Types and Facts

Novaculite

Greenschist

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1 Types

1.1 Types

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1.2 Features

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

Easily splits into thin plates, Smooth to touch

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

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1.3.2 Famous Monuments

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Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

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1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Present

Absent

Types of Novaculite and Greenschist

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Novaculite Texture and Greenschist Texture. The types of Novaculite and Greenschist are Not Available.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. Novaculite was not used to create pictographs whereas Greenschist is used to create 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. Novaculite was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Greenschist was used to create petroglyphs.