Hornblendite and Trachyandesite Types and Facts

Hornblendite

Trachyandesite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Hornblende Gabbro and Hornblende Peridotite

Basaltic Trachyandesite

1.2 Features

Clasts are smooth to touch, Matrix variable, Surfaces are often shiny

Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Very fine grained rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Hornblendite and Trachyandesite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Hornblendite Texture and Trachyandesite Texture. Types of Hornblendite are Hornblende Gabbro and Hornblende Peridotite whereas the types of Trachyandesite are Basaltic Trachyandesite.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. Hornblendite was not used to create pictographs whereas Trachyandesite is used to create 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. Hornblendite was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Trachyandesite was used to create petroglyphs.