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Jaspillite and Evaporite Types and Facts

Types

Types

Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type
Not Available

Features

Is one of the oldest rock
Generally rough to touch, Splintery, Veined

Archaeological Significance

Monuments

Used
Not Yet Used

Famous Monuments

Not Available
Not Applicable

Sculpture

Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used

Famous Sculptures

Not Applicable
Not Applicable

Pictographs

Used
Used

Petroglyphs

Used
Used

Figurines

Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used

Fossils

Present
Present

Types of Jaspillite and Evaporite

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Jaspillite Texture and Evaporite Texture. Types of Jaspillite are Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type whereas the types of Evaporite are Not Available.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 Evaporite 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 Evaporite were used for creating petroglyphs.