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Wehrlite and Basanite  Types and Facts

Types

Types

Ultramafic rock
Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite

Features

Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Clasts are smooth to touch, Easily splits into thin plates, Has High structural resistance against erosion and climate, Used as a touchstone

Archaeological Significance

Monuments

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Famous Monuments

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Sculpture

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Famous Sculptures

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Pictographs

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Petroglyphs

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Figurines

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Fossils

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Types of Wehrlite and Basanite 

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Wehrlite Texture and Basanite  Texture. Types of Wehrlite are Ultramafic rock whereas the types of Basanite  are Nepheline-Basanite, Analcite-Basanite and Leucite-Basanite.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. Wehrlite and Basanite  were 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. Wehrlite and Basanite  were for creating petroglyphs.