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Dacite and Metapelite Types and Facts

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1 Types
1.1 Types
Footwall Dacite, Hanging wall Dacite, Tuff and Biotite Dacite
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1.2 Features
Host Rock for Lead, Is one of the oldest rock
Easily splits into thin plates, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
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Not Yet Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.3.3 Sculpture
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Not Yet Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
1.3.7 Figurines
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Not Yet Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent

Types of Dacite and Metapelite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Dacite Texture and Metapelite Texture. Types of Dacite are Footwall Dacite, Hanging wall Dacite, Tuff and Biotite Dacite whereas the types of Metapelite 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. Dacite and Metapelite were 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. Dacite and Metapelite were used for creating petroglyphs.