Shoshonite and Greenschist Types and Facts
Types
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Features
Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Very fine grained rock
Easily splits into thin plates, Smooth to touch
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
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Famous Monuments
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Sculpture
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Famous Sculptures
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Figurines
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Types of Shoshonite and Greenschist
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Shoshonite Texture and Greenschist Texture. The types of Shoshonite and Greenschist 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 and Greenschist 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. Shoshonite and Greenschist were used for creating petroglyphs.