Websterite and Cataclasite Types and Facts

Websterite

Cataclasite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite

1.2 Features

Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock

Easily splits into thin plates, Is one of the oldest rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Not Yet Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.3 Sculpture

Not Yet Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

Not Applicable

1.3.5 Pictographs

Not Used

Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Not Used

Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Not Yet Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Websterite and Cataclasite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Websterite Texture and Cataclasite Texture. Types of Websterite are Not Available whereas the types of Cataclasite are Protocataclasite, Mesocataclasite, Ultracataclasite and Foliated cataclasite.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. Websterite was not used to create pictographs whereas Cataclasite 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. Websterite was not used to create petroglyphs whereas Cataclasite was used to create petroglyphs.