Amphibolite and Evaporite Types and Facts

Amphibolite

Evaporite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Hornblendite

Not Available

1.2 Features

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

Generally rough to touch, Splintery, Veined

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

Not Yet Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Present

Types of Amphibolite and Evaporite

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