Shoshonite and Diorite Types and Facts

Shoshonite

Diorite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

1.2 Features

Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Very fine grained rock

Typically speckled black and white.

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

Data Not Available

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 Shoshonite and Diorite

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