Jaspillite and Mangerite Types and Facts
Types
Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type
Not Available
Features
Is one of the oldest rock
Available in lots of colors, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Data Not Available
Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Used
Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Data Not Available
Pictographs
Used
Not Used
Petroglyphs
Used
Not Used
Figurines
Not Yet Used
Used
Types of Jaspillite and Mangerite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Jaspillite Texture and Mangerite Texture. Types of Jaspillite are Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type whereas the types of Mangerite 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 was used to create pictographs whereas Mangerite is not used to create 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 was used to create petroglyphs whereas Mangerite was not used to create petroglyphs.