Gossan and Basanite Types and Facts

Gossan

Basanite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Translocated gossan and Leakage gossan

Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite

1.2 Features

Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates

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

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Gossan and Basanite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Gossan Texture and Basanite Texture. Types of Gossan are Translocated gossan and Leakage gossan whereas the types of Basanite are Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite.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. Gossan was used to create pictographs whereas Basanite 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. Gossan was used to create petroglyphs whereas Basanite was not used to create petroglyphs.