Skarn and Rapakivi Granite Types and Facts
Types
Endoskarns
Igneous Protolith Granite, Sedimentary Protolith Granite, Mantle Granite, Anorogenic Granite and Hybrid Granite
Features
Host Rock for Lead, Zinc and Copper Deposits
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, It is One of the Oldest, Strongest and Hardest Rock
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
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Famous Sculptures
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Pictographs
Not Used
Not Used
Petroglyphs
Not Used
Not Used
Types of Skarn and Rapakivi Granite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Skarn Texture and Rapakivi Granite Texture. Types of Skarn are Endoskarns whereas the types of Rapakivi Granite are Igneous Protolith Granite, Sedimentary Protolith Granite, Mantle Granite, Anorogenic Granite and Hybrid Granite.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 Rapakivi Granite were not 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. Skarn and Rapakivi Granite were not used for creating petroglyphs.