Argillite and Granodiorite Types and Facts

Argillite

Granodiorite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

1.2 Features

Is one of the oldest rock

Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Present

Absent

Types of Argillite and Granodiorite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Argillite Texture and Granodiorite Texture. The types of Argillite and Granodiorite 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. Argillite and Granodiorite 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. Argillite and Granodiorite were used for creating petroglyphs.