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Cataclasite and Variolite Types and Facts

Types

Types

Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite
Metamorphic rock

Features

Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock
Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Very fine grained rock

Archaeological Significance

Monuments

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Famous Monuments

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Sculpture

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Famous Sculptures

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Pictographs

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Petroglyphs

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Figurines

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Fossils

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Types of Cataclasite and Variolite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Cataclasite Texture and Variolite Texture. Types of Cataclasite are Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite whereas the types of Variolite are Metamorphic rock.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 and Variolite were 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. Cataclasite and Variolite were for creating petroglyphs.