Oolite and Variolite Types and Facts

Oolite

Variolite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

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1.2 Features

Available in lots of colors, Generally rough to touch, Very fine grained rock

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

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

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Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

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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

Not Yet Used

Used

1.4 Fossils

Present

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Types of Oolite and Variolite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Oolite Texture and Variolite Texture. The types of Oolite and Variolite 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. Oolite and Variolite 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. Oolite and Variolite were used for creating petroglyphs.