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Basanite  and Sandstone Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite
Grey Sandstones, Crystallized Sandstones, Hard Sandstones , Carbonate Cemented Sandstones and Ganister
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
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Generally rough to touch, Very fine grained rock
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Used
Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Abu Simbel in Egypt, Agia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Buland Darwaza in Agra, India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus in Maharashtra, India, Dom in Berlin, Great Sphinx at Giza, Egypt, Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, India, Humayun's Tomb in Delhi, India, India Gate in Delhi, India, Jama Masjid in Delhi, India, Khajuraho Temples, India, Leh Palace in Leh, India, Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India, Luxor Temple in Egypt, Machu Picchu in Peru, Neuschwanstein in Bavaria, Petra in Jordan, Qutb Minar in India, Red Fort in Delhi, India, Sanchi Stupa in India
1.3.3 Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra, India, Elephanta Caves in Maharashtra, India, Mount Rushmore National Memorial in South Dakota, US
1.3.5 Pictographs
Not Used
Not Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Not Used
Not Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Present

Types of Basanite  and Sandstone

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Basanite  Texture and Sandstone Texture. Types of Basanite  are Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite whereas the types of Sandstone are Grey Sandstones, Crystallized Sandstones, Hard Sandstones , Carbonate Cemented Sandstones and Ganister.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 Sandstone 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 Sandstone were not used for creating petroglyphs.