Obsidian and Trachyte Types and Facts

Obsidian

Trachyte

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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

Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Is one of the oldest rock, Matrix variable

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

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Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

Data Not Available

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

Not Yet Used

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Obsidian and Trachyte

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