Anorthosite and Basanite Types and Facts

Anorthosite

Basanite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Proterozoic Anorthosite and Archean Anorthosite

Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite

1.2 Features

Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock

Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Used as a touchstone

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

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Anorthosite and Basanite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Anorthosite Texture and Basanite Texture. Types of Anorthosite are Proterozoic Anorthosite and Archean Anorthosite whereas the types of Basanite are Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite.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 and Basanite 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. Anorthosite and Basanite were not used for creating petroglyphs.