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Anorthosite and Rhyolite Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Proterozoic Anorthosite and Archean Anorthosite
Pumice Rocks, Obsidian Rocks, Perlite Rocks, Porphyritic Rocks.
1.2 Features
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Acidic in nature, Available in lots of colors
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Not Yet Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.3.5 Pictographs
Not Used
Not Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Not Used
Not Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Used
Not Yet Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent

Types of Anorthosite and Rhyolite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Anorthosite Texture and Rhyolite Texture. Types of Anorthosite are Proterozoic Anorthosite and Archean Anorthosite whereas the types of Rhyolite are Pumice Rocks, Obsidian Rocks, Perlite Rocks, Porphyritic Rocks..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 Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite were not used for creating petroglyphs.