Jadeitite and Sovite Types and Facts
Types
Metamorphic rock
Carbonatite
Features
Host Rock for Lead
Available in lots of colors, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Types of Jadeitite and Sovite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Jadeitite Texture and Sovite Texture. Types of Jadeitite are Metamorphic rock whereas the types of Sovite are Carbonatite.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. Jadeitite and Sovite 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. Jadeitite and Sovite were for creating petroglyphs.