Obsidian and Benmoreite Types and Facts

Obsidian

Benmoreite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Fireworks Obsidian, Mahogany, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake obsidian and Velvet Peacock Obsidian

Alkaline Basalt, Boninite, High Alumina Basalt, Mid Ocean Ridge Basalt (MORB) and Tholeiitic Basalt

1.2 Features

Blocks negativity, Helps to protect against depression

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

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

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Obsidian and Benmoreite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Obsidian Texture and Benmoreite Texture. Types of Obsidian are Fireworks Obsidian, Mahogany, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake obsidian and Velvet Peacock Obsidian whereas the types of Benmoreite are Alkaline Basalt, Boninite, High Alumina Basalt, Mid Ocean Ridge Basalt (MORB) and Tholeiitic Basalt.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. Obsidian and Benmoreite 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. Obsidian and Benmoreite were used for creating petroglyphs.