Conglomerate and Novaculite Types and Facts

Conglomerate

Novaculite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

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1.2 Features

Clasts are smooth to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Matrix variable

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

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

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1.3.3 Sculpture

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1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

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Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

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1.4 Fossils

Present

Types of Conglomerate and Novaculite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Conglomerate Texture and Novaculite Texture. The types of Conglomerate and Novaculite 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. Conglomerate was used to create pictographs whereas Novaculite 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. Conglomerate was used to create petroglyphs whereas Novaculite was not used to create petroglyphs.