Dunite and Anthracite Types and Facts

Dunite

Anthracite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

Semi-anthracite and Meta-anthracite

1.2 Features

Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock

Helps in production of Heat and Electricity, Used as fossil fuel

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

Not Yet Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Dunite and Anthracite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Dunite Texture and Anthracite Texture. Types of Dunite are Not Available whereas the types of Anthracite are Semi-anthracite and Meta-anthracite.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. Dunite and Anthracite 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. Dunite and Anthracite were used for creating petroglyphs.