Migmatite and Dunite Types and Facts
Types
Diatexites and Metatexites
Dunite
Features
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Types of Migmatite and Dunite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Migmatite Texture and Dunite Texture. Types of Migmatite are Diatexites and Metatexites whereas the types of Dunite are Dunite.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. Migmatite and Dunite were 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. Migmatite and Dunite were for creating petroglyphs.