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Cataclasite and Monzonite Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite
Quartz Monzonite, Mangerite, Syenite and Diorite
1.2 Features
Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock
Available in lots of colors, Is one of the oldest rock
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
1.3.3 Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
1.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Not Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Not Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent

Types of Cataclasite and Monzonite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Cataclasite Texture and Monzonite Texture. Types of Cataclasite are Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite whereas the types of Monzonite are Quartz Monzonite, Mangerite, Syenite and Diorite.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. Cataclasite was used to create pictographs whereas Monzonite is not 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. Cataclasite was used to create petroglyphs whereas Monzonite was not used to create petroglyphs.