Aplite and Wehrlite Types and Facts
Types
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Features
Available in lots of colors, Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Is one of the oldest rock
Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
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Famous Sculptures
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Pictographs
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Used
Petroglyphs
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Used
Types of Aplite and Wehrlite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Aplite Texture and Wehrlite Texture. The types of Aplite and Wehrlite 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. Aplite was not used to create pictographs whereas Wehrlite 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. Aplite was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Wehrlite was used to create petroglyphs.