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Kimberlite and Rhyodacite Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites
Not Available
1.2 Features
Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns
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
Not Used
Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Not Used
Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Used
Not Yet Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent

Types of Kimberlite and Rhyodacite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Kimberlite Texture and Rhyodacite Texture. Types of Kimberlite are Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites whereas the types of Rhyodacite 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. Kimberlite was not used to create pictographs whereas Rhyodacite 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. Kimberlite was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Rhyodacite was used to create petroglyphs.