Anthracite and Cataclasite Types and Facts
Types
Semi-anthracite and Meta-anthracite
Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite
Features
Helps in production of Heat and Electricity, Used as fossil fuel
Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
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Famous Monuments
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Sculpture
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Famous Sculptures
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Figurines
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Types of Anthracite and Cataclasite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Anthracite Texture and Cataclasite Texture. Types of Anthracite are Semi-anthracite and Meta-anthracite whereas the types of Cataclasite are Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite.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. Anthracite and Cataclasite were 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. Anthracite and Cataclasite were used for creating petroglyphs.