Types of Diatomite and Argillite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Diatomite Texture and Argillite Texture. The types of Diatomite and Argillite are .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. Diatomite and Argillite were 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. Diatomite and Argillite were for creating petroglyphs.