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Jaspillite and Hyaloclastite  Types and Facts

1 Types
1.1 Types
Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type
Welded tuff, Rhyolitic tuff, Basaltic tuff, Trachyte tuff and Andesitic tuff.
1.2 Features
Is one of the oldest rock
Always found as volcanic pipes over deep continental crust
1.3 Archaeological Significance
1.3.1 Monuments
Used
Used
1.3.2 Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
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
Absent

Types of Jaspillite and Hyaloclastite 

Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Jaspillite Texture and Hyaloclastite  Texture. Types of Jaspillite are Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type whereas the types of Hyaloclastite  are Welded tuff, Rhyolitic tuff, Basaltic tuff, Trachyte tuff and Andesitic tuff..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 Hyaloclastite  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 Hyaloclastite  were used for creating petroglyphs.