Wackestone and Peridotite Types and Facts
Types
Marl, Shale and Argillite
Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite
Features
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Smooth to touch, Very fine grained rock
Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Host rock for Diamond, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
Not Yet Used
Used
Famous Monuments
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
Famous Sculptures
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
Types of Wackestone and Peridotite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Wackestone Texture and Peridotite Texture. Types of Wackestone are Marl, Shale and Argillite whereas the types of Peridotite are Dunite, Wehrlite, Harzburgite, Lherzolite and Pyrolite.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 Peridotite 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 Peridotite were used for creating petroglyphs.