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Skarn and Kimberlite Types and Facts

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Types

Types

Endoskarns
Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites

Features

Host Rock for Lead, Zinc and Copper Deposits
Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock, Surfaces are often shiny

Archaeological Significance

Monuments

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Famous Monuments

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Sculpture

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Famous Sculptures

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Pictographs

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Petroglyphs

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Figurines

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Fossils

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Types of Skarn and Kimberlite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Skarn Texture and Kimberlite Texture. Types of Skarn are Endoskarns whereas the types of Kimberlite are Basaltic Kimberlites and Micaceous Kimberlites.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 and Kimberlite were 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. Skarn and Kimberlite were for creating petroglyphs.