Novaculite and Pyrolite Types and Facts
Types
Not Available
Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite
Features
Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate
Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Used
Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
Pictographs
Not Used
Used
Petroglyphs
Not Used
Used
Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
Types of Novaculite and Pyrolite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Novaculite Texture and Pyrolite Texture. Types of Novaculite are Not Available whereas the types of Pyrolite are Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite.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. Novaculite was not used to create pictographs whereas Pyrolite is 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. Novaculite was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Pyrolite was used to create petroglyphs.