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Some of the local chert in my area. In-situs of an outcropping, the bedded chert between layers of dolostone, and a flake tool. Does anyone know if this chert has a distinct name, does anyone else have examples of this in your area?
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Wow, love the pics of that outcrop! Thx.Professor Shellman
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Nice looking lithic Andy. It's amazing the difference in color between the outcrops and what you're holding in your hand. Natural light really makes a difference.Pickett/Fentress County, Tn - Any day on this side of the grass is a good day. -Chuck-Comment
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The majority of this particular outcrop is comprised of dolostone from the Everton formation. The chert is bedded in layers horizontally between the dolostone and is brecciated on some spots. I agree, the color difference between the chert and dolostone is quite striking. The chert itself can range from a whitish-gray all the way to that dark brown color.
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Wow Andy , thanks for the pic of the out crop . Looking for those all the time .
Really nice lithic almost looks Iike Tiger Chert . Ron will chime in and tell you .Comment
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Hey Andy, I like the outcropping pictures. I have knapped a few cherts from Missouri but not that one. It sure looks like it would flake well. Have you found any artifacts made from that lithic material?Michigan Yooper
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Here ya go Ron. It does appear to flake very nicely. I tried to get a good closeup of the fine pressure flaking on the thumb scraper.Comment
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Here are some more pics of a stand-alone outcrop. This rock is known locally as Lone Rock. It is know, in local lore and some documentation, to have served as a trading post before and after the arrival of white settlersComment
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