Trondhjemite and Argillite Types and Facts

Trondhjemite

Argillite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

1.2 Features

Is one of the oldest rock, Typically speckled black and white.

Is one of the oldest rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Not Applicable

Data Not Available

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

Present

Types of Trondhjemite and Argillite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Trondhjemite Texture and Argillite Texture. The types of Trondhjemite and Argillite 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. Trondhjemite was not used to create pictographs whereas Argillite 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. Trondhjemite was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Argillite was used to create petroglyphs.