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Porphyry and Lherzolite Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Rhomb Porphyry
Garnet Lherzolite
1.2 Features
Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny
Host Rock for Lead
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Used
Not Yet Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
1.3.3 Sculpture
Used
Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
1.3.5 Pictographs
Not Used
Not Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Not Used
Not Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Used
Used
1.4 Fossils
Absent
Absent

Types of Porphyry and Lherzolite

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