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Hornfels and Novaculite Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Biotite hornfels
Not Available
1.2 Features
Smooth to touch
Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate
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
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Not Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Not Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Present

Types of Hornfels and Novaculite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Hornfels Texture and Novaculite Texture. Types of Hornfels are Biotite hornfels whereas the types of Novaculite 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. Hornfels was used to create pictographs whereas Novaculite is not 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. Hornfels was used to create petroglyphs whereas Novaculite was not used to create petroglyphs.