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Mylonite and Quartzite Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Blastomylonites, Ultramylonites and Phyllonites
Not Available
1.2 Features
Surfaces are often shiny
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Used
Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
1.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
1.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Not Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Not Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Used
Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent

Types of Mylonite and Quartzite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Mylonite Texture and Quartzite Texture. Types of Mylonite are Blastomylonites, Ultramylonites and Phyllonites whereas the types of Quartzite 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 was used to create pictographs whereas Quartzite is not 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. Mylonite was used to create petroglyphs whereas Quartzite was not used to create petroglyphs.