Diatomite and Taconite Types and Facts

Diatomite

Taconite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

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1.2 Features

Clasts are smooth to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Smooth to touch, Very fine grained rock

Is one of the oldest rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

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Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

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1.3.3 Sculpture

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Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

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1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

Used

1.4 Fossils

Present

Types of Diatomite and Taconite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Diatomite Texture and Taconite Texture. The types of Diatomite and Taconite 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. Diatomite was used to create pictographs whereas Taconite 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. Diatomite was used to create petroglyphs whereas Taconite was not used to create petroglyphs.