Adakite and Pseudotachylite Types and Facts
Types
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Features
Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Host rock for Diamond, Very fine grained rock
Host Rock for Lead
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
Sculpture
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
Pictographs
Used
Not Used
Petroglyphs
Used
Not Used
Figurines
Used
Not Yet Used
Types of Adakite and Pseudotachylite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Adakite Texture and Pseudotachylite Texture. The types of Adakite and Pseudotachylite 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. Adakite was used to create pictographs whereas Pseudotachylite is not 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. Adakite was used to create petroglyphs whereas Pseudotachylite was not used to create petroglyphs.