Latite and Phyllite Types and Facts
Types
Rhomb porphyries
Not Available
Features
Host Rock for Lead
Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
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.