Pyrolite and Cataclasite Types and Facts

Pyrolite

Cataclasite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite

Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite

1.2 Features

Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock

Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock

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

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Pyrolite and Cataclasite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Pyrolite Texture and Cataclasite Texture. Types of Pyrolite are Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite whereas the types of Cataclasite are Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite.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. Pyrolite and Cataclasite 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. Pyrolite and Cataclasite were used for creating petroglyphs.