Hornfels and Phyllite Types and Facts

Hornfels

Phyllite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Biotite hornfels

Not Available

1.2 Features

Smooth to touch

Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny

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

Not Yet Used

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Hornfels and Phyllite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Hornfels Texture and Phyllite Texture. Types of Hornfels are Biotite hornfels 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. Hornfels 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. Hornfels and Phyllite were used for creating petroglyphs.