Pyrolite and Hornfels Types and Facts
Types
Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite
Biotite hornfels
Features
Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Smooth to touch
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
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Data Not Available
Sculpture
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Sculptures
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Not Applicable
Figurines
Used
Not Yet Used
Types of Pyrolite and Hornfels
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Pyrolite Texture and Hornfels Texture. Types of Pyrolite are Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite whereas the types of Hornfels are Biotite hornfels.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 Hornfels 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 Hornfels were used for creating petroglyphs.