Amphibolite and Larvikite Types and Facts

Amphibolite

Larvikite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Hornblendite

Quartz Monzonite, Syenite and Diorite

1.2 Features

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

Available in lots of colors, Is one of the oldest rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Amphibolite and Larvikite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Amphibolite Texture and Larvikite Texture. Types of Amphibolite are Hornblendite whereas the types of Larvikite are Quartz Monzonite, Syenite and Diorite.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 and Larvikite were not 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. Amphibolite and Larvikite were not used for creating petroglyphs.