Lherzolite and Novaculite Types and Facts

Lherzolite

Novaculite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Garnet Lherzolite

Not Available

1.2 Features

Host Rock for Lead

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

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

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

Present

Types of Lherzolite and Novaculite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Lherzolite Texture and Novaculite Texture. Types of Lherzolite are Garnet Lherzolite whereas the types of Novaculite 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. Lherzolite and Novaculite 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. Lherzolite and Novaculite were not used for creating petroglyphs.