Types of Larvikite and Norite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Larvikite Texture and Norite Texture. Types of Larvikite are Quartz Monzonite, Syenite and Diorite whereas the types of Norite are Ultramafic intrusive rock.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 Norite were 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 Norite were for creating petroglyphs.