Peridotite and Hyaloclastite Types and Facts
Types
Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite
Welded tuff, Rhyolitic tuff, Basaltic tuff, Trachyte tuff and Andesitic tuff.
Features
Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock
Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
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Famous Sculptures
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Types of Peridotite and Hyaloclastite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Peridotite Texture and Hyaloclastite Texture. Types of Peridotite are Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite whereas the types of Hyaloclastite are Welded tuff, Rhyolitic tuff, Basaltic tuff, Trachyte tuff and Andesitic tuff..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. Peridotite and Hyaloclastite 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. Peridotite and Hyaloclastite were used for creating petroglyphs.