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Jaspillite and Wackestone Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type
Marl, Shale and Argillite
1.2 Features
Is one of the oldest rock
Available in Lots of Colors and Patterns, Smooth to touch, Very fine grained rock
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Used
Not Yet Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
1.3.3 Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Used
1.3.4 Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
1.3.5 Pictographs
Used
Used
1.3.6 Petroglyphs
Used
Used
1.3.7 Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
1.4 Fossils
Present
Present

Types of Jaspillite and Wackestone

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Jaspillite Texture and Wackestone Texture. Types of Jaspillite are Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type whereas the types of Wackestone are Marl, Shale and Argillite.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. Jaspillite and Wackestone 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. Jaspillite and Wackestone were used for creating petroglyphs.

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