Gossan and Peridotite Types and Facts
Types
Translocated gossan and Leakage gossan
Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite
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
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
Not Yet Used
Used
Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
Sculpture
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Used
Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
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.