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Migmatite and Hornfels Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Diatexites and Metatexites
Biotite hornfels
1.2 Features
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Smooth to touch
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
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
1.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent

Types of Migmatite and Hornfels

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Migmatite Texture and Hornfels Texture. Types of Migmatite are Diatexites and Metatexites whereas the types of Hornfels are Biotite hornfels.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 Hornfels 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. Migmatite and Hornfels were used for creating petroglyphs.