Dolomite and Phonolite Types and Facts
Types
Boninite and Jasperoid
Kenyte
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
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
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Famous Sculptures
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Types of Dolomite and Phonolite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Dolomite Texture and Phonolite Texture. Types of Dolomite are Boninite and Jasperoid whereas the types of Phonolite are Kenyte.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 Phonolite 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 Phonolite were used for creating petroglyphs.