Amphibolite and Dunite Types and Facts

Amphibolite

Dunite

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Types

Hornblendite

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Features

Clasts are smooth to touch, Matrix variable, Surfaces are often shiny

Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock

Archaeological Significance

Monuments

Used

Famous Monuments

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Sculpture

Used

Famous Sculptures

Not Available

Pictographs

Not Used

Used

Petroglyphs

Not Used

Used

Figurines

Used

Fossils

Absent

Types of Amphibolite and Dunite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Amphibolite Texture and Dunite Texture. Types of Amphibolite are Hornblendite whereas the types of Dunite 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 Dunite 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 Dunite was used to create petroglyphs.