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Amphibolite and Borolanite Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Hornblendite
Not Available
1.2 Features
Clasts are smooth to touch, Matrix variable, Surfaces are often shiny
Application of acids on the surface causes cloudy frosting, Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Dissolves in hydrochloric acid, Is one of the oldest rock
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Used
Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
1.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
1.3.5 Pictographs
Not Used
Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Not Used
Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Used
Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent

Types of Amphibolite and Borolanite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Amphibolite Texture and Borolanite Texture. Types of Amphibolite are Hornblendite whereas the types of Borolanite 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. Amphibolite was not used to create pictographs whereas Borolanite 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. Amphibolite was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Borolanite was used to create petroglyphs.