Latite and Phyllite Types and Facts

Latite

Phyllite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Rhomb porphyries

Not Available

1.2 Features

Host Rock for Lead

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

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Latite and Phyllite

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