Diamictite and Pyroxenite Types and Facts
Types
Bedded Diamictite and Laminated Diamictite
Clinopyroxenites, Orthopyroxenites and Websterites
Features
Host Rock for Lead, Is one of the oldest rock
Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Pictographs
Used
Not Used
Petroglyphs
Used
Not Used
Figurines
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
Types of Diamictite and Pyroxenite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Diamictite Texture and Pyroxenite Texture. Types of Diamictite are Bedded Diamictite and Laminated Diamictite whereas the types of Pyroxenite are Clinopyroxenites, Orthopyroxenites and Websterites.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 was used to create pictographs whereas Pyroxenite 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. Diamictite was used to create petroglyphs whereas Pyroxenite was not used to create petroglyphs.