Trondhjemite and Dunite Types and Facts

Trondhjemite

Dunite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

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1.2 Features

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

Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, 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

Types of Trondhjemite and Dunite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Trondhjemite Texture and Dunite Texture. The types of Trondhjemite and Dunite 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 Dunite 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 Dunite was used to create petroglyphs.