Kimberlite and Nephelinite Types and Facts
Types
Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites
Peralkaline Nephelinite
Features
Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny
Host Rock for Lead
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
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Famous Sculptures
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Pictographs
Not Used
Not Used
Petroglyphs
Not Used
Not Used
Types of Kimberlite and Nephelinite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Kimberlite Texture and Nephelinite Texture. Types of Kimberlite are Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites whereas the types of Nephelinite are Peralkaline Nephelinite.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. Kimberlite and Nephelinite were not 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. Kimberlite and Nephelinite were not used for creating petroglyphs.