Basanite and Metapelite Types and Facts

Basanite

Metapelite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite

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1.2 Features

Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Used as a touchstone

Easily splits into thin plates, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

Not Yet Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Basanite and Metapelite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Basanite Texture and Metapelite Texture. Types of Basanite are Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite whereas the types of Metapelite 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 Metapelite 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 Metapelite was used to create petroglyphs.