Diorite and Variolite Types and Facts

Diorite

Variolite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

1.2 Features

Typically speckled black and white.

Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Very fine grained rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Diorite and Variolite

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