Metapelite and Obsidian Types and Facts
Types
Not Available
Fireworks Obsidian, Mahogany, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake obsidian and Velvet Peacock Obsidian
Features
Easily splits into thin plates, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock
Blocks negativity, Helps to protect against depression
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
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Famous Monuments
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Sculpture
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Famous Sculptures
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Figurines
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Types of Metapelite and Obsidian
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Metapelite Texture and Obsidian Texture. Types of Metapelite are Not Available whereas the types of Obsidian are Fireworks Obsidian, Mahogany, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake obsidian and Velvet Peacock Obsidian.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. Metapelite and Obsidian 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. Metapelite and Obsidian were used for creating petroglyphs.