Basanite and Pyroxenite Types and Facts

Basanite

Pyroxenite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite

Clinopyroxenites, Orthopyroxenites and Websterites

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

Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest 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

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Basanite and Pyroxenite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Basanite Texture and Pyroxenite Texture. Types of Basanite are Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite whereas the types of Pyroxenite are Clinopyroxenites, Orthopyroxenites and Websterites.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 and Pyroxenite were not 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. Basanite and Pyroxenite were not used for creating petroglyphs.