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Anorthosite and Adakite Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Proterozoic Anorthosite and Archean Anorthosite
Not Available
1.2 Features
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Host rock for Diamond, Very fine grained rock
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
1.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
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 Anorthosite and Adakite

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