Peridotite and Nephelinite Types and Facts
Types
Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite
Peralkaline Nephelinite
Features
Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock
Host Rock for Lead
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 Nephelinite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Peridotite Texture and Nephelinite Texture. Types of Peridotite are Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite whereas the types of Nephelinite are Peralkaline Nephelinite.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 Nephelinite 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 Nephelinite was not used to create petroglyphs.