Obsidian and Chalk Types and Facts

Obsidian

Chalk

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1 Types

1.1 Types

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

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1.2 Features

Blocks negativity, Helps to protect against depression

Clasts are smooth to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Smooth to touch, Very fine grained rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

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Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

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1.3.3 Sculpture

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Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable

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1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

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Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Present

Types of Obsidian and Chalk

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Obsidian Texture and Chalk Texture. Types of Obsidian are Fireworks Obsidian, Mahogany, Sheen Obsidian, Snowflake obsidian and Velvet Peacock Obsidian whereas the types of Chalk 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. Obsidian and Chalk 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 Chalk were used for creating petroglyphs.