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Diamictite and Wackestone Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Bedded Diamictite and Laminated Diamictite
Marl, Shale and Argillite
1.2 Features
Host Rock for Lead, Is one of the oldest rock
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Smooth to touch, Very fine grained rock
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.3.3 Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
1.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
1.4 Fossils
Present
Present

Types of Diamictite and Wackestone

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Diamictite Texture and Wackestone Texture. Types of Diamictite are Bedded Diamictite and Laminated Diamictite whereas the types of Wackestone are Marl, Shale and Argillite.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 Wackestone 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 Wackestone were used for creating petroglyphs.