Skarn and Evaporite Types and Facts
Types
Endoskarns
Not Available
Features
Host Rock for Lead, Zinc and Copper Deposits
Generally rough to touch, Splintery, Veined
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
Sculpture
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
Pictographs
Not Used
Used
Petroglyphs
Not Used
Used
Figurines
Used
Not Yet Used
Types of Skarn and Evaporite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Skarn Texture and Evaporite Texture. Types of Skarn are Endoskarns whereas the types of Evaporite 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. Skarn was not used to create pictographs whereas Evaporite is 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. Skarn was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Evaporite was used to create petroglyphs.