Dunite and Novaculite Types and Facts
Types
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Features
Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock
Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
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Sculpture
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Sculptures
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Pictographs
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Not Used
Petroglyphs
Used
Not Used
Figurines
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Not Yet Used
Types of Dunite and Novaculite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Dunite Texture and Novaculite Texture. The types of Dunite and Novaculite 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. Dunite was used to create pictographs whereas Novaculite 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. Dunite was used to create petroglyphs whereas Novaculite was not used to create petroglyphs.