Harzburgite and Dacite Types and Facts

Harzburgite

Dacite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

Footwall Dacite, Hanging wall Dacite, Tuff and Biotite Dacite

1.2 Features

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

Host Rock for Lead, Is one of the oldest rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

Not Yet Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Harzburgite and Dacite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Harzburgite Texture and Dacite Texture. Types of Harzburgite are Not Available whereas the types of Dacite are Footwall Dacite, Hanging wall Dacite, Tuff and Biotite Dacite.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. Harzburgite and Dacite 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. Harzburgite and Dacite were used for creating petroglyphs.