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Granodiorite

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Granodiorite and Peridotite Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Not Available
Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite
1.2 Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns
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
Used
Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
1.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
1.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Used
Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent

Types of Granodiorite and Peridotite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Granodiorite Texture and Peridotite Texture. Types of Granodiorite are Not Available 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. Granodiorite 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. Granodiorite and Peridotite were used for creating petroglyphs.