Peridotite and Kimberlite Types and Facts
Types
Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite
Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites
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, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
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Famous Sculptures
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Pictographs
Used
Not Used
Petroglyphs
Used
Not Used
Types of Peridotite and Kimberlite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Peridotite Texture and Kimberlite Texture. Types of Peridotite are Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite whereas the types of Kimberlite are Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites.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 was used to create pictographs whereas Kimberlite is not used to create 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 was used to create petroglyphs whereas Kimberlite was not used to create petroglyphs.