Adakite and Anthracite Types and Facts
Types
Not Available
Semi-anthracite and Meta-anthracite
Features
Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Host rock for Diamond, Very fine grained rock
Helps in production of Heat and Electricity, Used as fossil fuel
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
Sculpture
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
Figurines
Used
Not Yet Used
Types of Adakite and Anthracite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Adakite Texture and Anthracite Texture. Types of Adakite are Not Available whereas the types of Anthracite are Semi-anthracite and Meta-anthracite.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. Adakite and Anthracite were 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. Adakite and Anthracite were used for creating petroglyphs.