Geological Hammers are known to be of two types, each of which has a specific shape and use, so they are only suitable for use on rocks that have been determined according to their intended use.
Pick Point Hammer Is a type of hammer which has one part that is pointed. This type of hammer is usually used for hard or dense (massive) rock types such as igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Chisel Point Hammer (sedimentary rock) Is a type of hammer which has one flat part, can be used to hook layers on rocks to hook layers on rocks. This type of hammer is usually used for soft types such as sedimentary rocks.