Porphyry and Kimberlite Types and Facts

Porphyry

Kimberlite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Rhomb Porphyry

Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites

1.2 Features

Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny

Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Porphyry and Kimberlite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Porphyry Texture and Kimberlite Texture. Types of Porphyry are Rhomb Porphyry 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. Porphyry and Kimberlite were not 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. Porphyry and Kimberlite were not used for creating petroglyphs.