Larvikite and Basanite Types and Facts

Larvikite

Basanite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Quartz Monzonite, Syenite and Diorite

Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite

1.2 Features

Available in lots of colors, Is one of the oldest rock

Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Used as a touchstone

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Larvikite and Basanite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Larvikite Texture and Basanite Texture. Types of Larvikite are Quartz Monzonite, Syenite and Diorite whereas the types of Basanite are Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite.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. Larvikite and Basanite 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. Larvikite and Basanite were not used for creating petroglyphs.