Skarn and Shoshonite Types and Facts

Skarn

Shoshonite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Endoskarns

Not Available

1.2 Features

Host Rock for Lead, Zinc and Copper Deposits

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

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

Not Yet Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Skarn and Shoshonite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Skarn Texture and Shoshonite Texture. Types of Skarn are Endoskarns whereas the types of Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite 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 Shoshonite was used to create petroglyphs.