Phyllite and Picrite Types and Facts

Phyllite

Picrite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

Oceanite

1.2 Features

Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny

Host Rock for Lead

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Phyllite and Picrite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Phyllite Texture and Picrite Texture. Types of Phyllite are Not Available whereas the types of Picrite are Oceanite.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. Phyllite was used to create pictographs whereas Picrite 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. Phyllite was used to create petroglyphs whereas Picrite was not used to create petroglyphs.