Phyllite and Tephrite Types and Facts

Phyllite

Tephrite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

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

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

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 Tephrite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Phyllite Texture and Tephrite Texture. The types of Phyllite and Tephrite 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. Phyllite was used to create pictographs whereas Tephrite 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 Tephrite was not used to create petroglyphs.