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Pyroxenite and Norite Types and Facts

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1 Types
1.1 Types
Clinopyroxenites, Orthopyroxenites and Websterites
Not Available
1.2 Features
Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock
Smooth to touch
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
1.3.3 Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
1.3.5 Pictographs
Not Used
Not Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Not Used
Not Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent

Types of Pyroxenite and Norite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Pyroxenite Texture and Norite Texture. Types of Pyroxenite are Clinopyroxenites, Orthopyroxenites and Websterites whereas the types of Norite 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. Pyroxenite and Norite 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. Pyroxenite and Norite were not used for creating petroglyphs.

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