Gossan and Peridotite Types and Facts

Gossan

Peridotite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Translocated gossan and Leakage gossan

Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite

1.2 Features

Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates

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

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

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Gossan and Peridotite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Gossan Texture and Peridotite Texture. Types of Gossan are Translocated gossan and Leakage gossan whereas the types of Peridotite are Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite.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 and Peridotite 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. Gossan and Peridotite were used for creating petroglyphs.