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Basanite  and Granodiorite Types and Facts


Granodiorite and Basanite  Types and Facts


Types

Types
Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite   
Not Available   

Features
Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Used as a touchstone   
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns   

Archaeological Significance
  
  

Monuments
Used   
Used   

Famous Monuments
Data Not Available   
Data Not Available   

Sculpture
Not Yet Used   
Used   

Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable   
Data Not Available   

Pictographs
Not Used   
Used   

Petroglyphs
Not Used   
Used   

Figurines
Not Yet Used   
Used   

Fossils
Absent   
Absent   

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Types of Basanite  and Granodiorite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Basanite  Texture and Granodiorite Texture. Types of Basanite  are Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite whereas the types of 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. Basanite  was not used to create pictographs whereas Granodiorite 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. Basanite  was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Granodiorite was used to create petroglyphs.

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