Jaspillite and Sovite 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, Generally rough to touch, Is one of the oldest rock
Archaeological Significance
Monuments
Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Monuments
Data Not Available
Not Applicable
Sculpture
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
Famous Sculptures
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Figurines
Not Yet Used
Not Yet Used
Types of Jaspillite and Sovite
Some rocks according to their use or texture are classified into different types. Know more about Jaspillite Texture and Sovite Texture. Types of Jaspillite are Algoma-type , Lake Superior-type and Superior-type whereas the types of Sovite 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 Sovite 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 Sovite were used for creating petroglyphs.