Phonolite and Harzburgite Types and Facts
Types
Kenyte
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Features
Application of acids on the surface causes cloudy frosting, Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Dissolves in hydrochloric acid, Is one of the oldest rock
Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
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Famous Sculptures
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Types of Phonolite and Harzburgite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Phonolite Texture and Harzburgite Texture. Types of Phonolite are Kenyte whereas the types of Harzburgite 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. Phonolite and Harzburgite 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. Phonolite and Harzburgite were used for creating petroglyphs.