Mylonite and Adakite Types and Facts

Mylonite

Adakite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Blastomylonites, Ultramylonites and Phyllonites

Not Available

1.2 Features

Surfaces are often shiny

Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Host rock for Diamond, Very fine grained rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Mylonite and Adakite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Mylonite Texture and Adakite Texture. Types of Mylonite are Blastomylonites, Ultramylonites and Phyllonites whereas the types of Adakite 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. Mylonite and Adakite 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. Mylonite and Adakite were used for creating petroglyphs.