Latite and Trachyandesite Types and Facts
Types
Rhomb porphyries
Basaltic Trachyandesite
Features
Host Rock for Lead
Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Very fine grained rock
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 Trachyandesite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Latite Texture and Trachyandesite Texture. Types of Latite are Rhomb porphyries whereas the types of Trachyandesite are Basaltic Trachyandesite.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 Trachyandesite 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 Trachyandesite were used for creating petroglyphs.