Flint and Obsidian Types and Facts

Flint

Obsidian

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

Fireworks Obsidian, Mahogany, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake obsidian and Velvet Peacock Obsidian

1.2 Features

Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate

Blocks negativity, Helps to protect against depression

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

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1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

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1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Present

Absent

Types of Flint and Obsidian

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Flint Texture and Obsidian Texture. Types of Flint are Not Available whereas the types of Obsidian are Fireworks Obsidian, Mahogany, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake obsidian and Velvet Peacock Obsidian.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. Flint was not used to create pictographs whereas Obsidian 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. Flint was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Obsidian was used to create petroglyphs.