Wackestone and Nepheline Syenite Types and Facts

Wackestone

Nepheline Syenite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Marl, Shale and Argillite

Borolanite and Litchfieldite

1.2 Features

Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Smooth to touch, Very fine grained rock

Application of acids on the surface causes cloudy frosting, Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Dissolves in hydrochloric acid, 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

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Present

Absent

Types of Wackestone and Nepheline Syenite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Wackestone Texture and Nepheline Syenite Texture. Types of Wackestone are Marl, Shale and Argillite whereas the types of Nepheline Syenite are Borolanite and Litchfieldite.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. Wackestone and Nepheline Syenite were 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. Wackestone and Nepheline Syenite were used for creating petroglyphs.