Diamictite and Anthracite Types and Facts
Types
Bedded Diamictite and Laminated Diamictite
Semi-anthracite and Meta-anthracite
Features
Host Rock for Lead, Is one of the oldest rock
Helps in production of Heat and Electricity, Used as fossil fuel
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
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Famous Monuments
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Sculpture
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Famous Sculptures
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Figurines
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Types of Diamictite and Anthracite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Diamictite Texture and Anthracite Texture. Types of Diamictite are Bedded Diamictite and Laminated Diamictite whereas the types of Anthracite are Semi-anthracite and Meta-anthracite.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. Diamictite and Anthracite 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. Diamictite and Anthracite were used for creating petroglyphs.