Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite Types and Facts

Dolomite

Nepheline Syenite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Boninite and Jasperoid

Borolanite and Litchfieldite

1.2 Features

Host Rock for Lead, Traps for subsurface fluids like Oil and Natural Gas., Zinc and Copper Deposits

Application of acids on the surface causes cloudy frosting, Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Dissolves in hydrochloric acid, Is one of the oldest 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

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Present

Absent

Types of Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Dolomite Texture and Nepheline Syenite Texture. Types of Dolomite are Boninite and Jasperoid whereas the types of Nepheline Syenite are Borolanite and Litchfieldite.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. Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite 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. Dolomite and Nepheline Syenite were used for creating petroglyphs.