Lherzolite and Phyllite Types and Facts

Lherzolite

Phyllite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Garnet Lherzolite

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

Not Yet Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Lherzolite and Phyllite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Lherzolite Texture and Phyllite Texture. Types of Lherzolite are Garnet Lherzolite 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. Lherzolite was not used to create pictographs whereas Phyllite is used to create 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 was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Phyllite was used to create petroglyphs.