Variolite and Novaculite Types and Facts

Variolite

Novaculite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

1.2 Features

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

Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Present

Types of Variolite and Novaculite

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