Gossan and Phyllite Types and Facts
Types
Translocated gossan and Leakage gossan
Not Available
Features
Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates
Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Monuments
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Not Applicable
Sculpture
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Used
Famous Sculptures
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Data Not Available
Figurines
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Used
Types of Gossan and Phyllite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Gossan Texture and Phyllite Texture. Types of Gossan are Translocated gossan and Leakage gossan whereas the types of Phyllite 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. Gossan and Phyllite 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 Phyllite were used for creating petroglyphs.