Wehrlite and Monzonite Types and Facts

Wehrlite

Monzonite

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1 Types

1.1 Types

Not Available

Quartz Monzonite, Mangerite, Syenite and Diorite

1.2 Features

Constitutes upper part of the Earth's mantle, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock

Available in lots of colors, Is one of the oldest rock

1.3 Archaeological Significance

1.3.1 Monuments

Used

1.3.2 Famous Monuments

Data Not Available

1.3.3 Sculpture

Used

1.3.4 Famous Sculptures

Data Not Available

1.3.5 Pictographs

Used

Not Used

1.3.6 Petroglyphs

Used

Not Used

1.3.7 Figurines

Used

1.4 Fossils

Absent

Types of Wehrlite and Monzonite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Wehrlite Texture and Monzonite Texture. Types of Wehrlite are Not Available whereas the types of Monzonite are Quartz Monzonite, Mangerite, Syenite and Diorite.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 was used to create pictographs whereas Monzonite 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. Wehrlite was used to create petroglyphs whereas Monzonite was not used to create petroglyphs.