Show me a example of Chert

[Scorpion68]

I'm with Jane - Now my head hurts.  Thought I'd get on this thread and learn all there was bout flint and chert.  Well here's the answer according to my wife - THEY'RE ALL ROCKS!!!  Heh Heh Heh - Then I tried to explain to her the difference between ROCKS and points -  I just heard the door slam.  Guess she don't want to know    -Chuck

[greywolf22]

Most points and arrowheads are made of some type of chert.

[greywolf22]

Steve
The artifacts you see were found in the condition you see them. The dirt has been removed with water, but other than that, nothing else is done.
Jack

[kyheadhunter]

I tell you what guys... I may or may not learn to recognize chert when this thread's all said and done but one things for sure...I have gotten to see some of the most awesome points -and- other rare finds from everyone. Hope your keep the pictures coming.
  jane  :unsure:

[steved52]

Greywolf, I've been looking at some of your stuff and they are Beautiful. On the Harrell black beauty made of black chert, what kind of condition are these things in when you find them and what do you use to make them look so good?
I am really uneducated when it comes to arrowheads and all of this stuff but it fascinates me to see it. What do you mean by "Harrell"?

[Pullenrock]

ok i moved it around in my files this is onsite.. One days gatherings.

[greywolf22]

No picture. Would love to see one.

[Pullenrock]

Heres if you can see the similarities in your Harrells..heres some from one site in NM..shucks cant download.I will work on..

[Pullenrock]

Very Nice Gatherings..I have to say Good job for sure!

[greywolf22]

What you are seeing is mineral deposits not quartz.

[greywolf22]

I hunt the Big Bend area mostly the Terlinguia Ranch area. Lots of Perdize in the area.

[Pullenrock]

That troublesome chert?..very strong in quartz..

[Pullenrock]

Very Nice..That Area has already caught my attention as its not really far away.However to hunt legally as i do and the way i do.Having problems finding legal spots.I studied satellite photographs and check out areas online to hunt legal like.I dont know about the lake legally as its huge and I have a bayliner..Seems like lucky finds and friendly land owners is the only way to go...This area getting tough to hunt...so i go next state over..NM

[greywolf22]

This Harrell is  black beauty made of black chert. It was found in the Big Bend region of Texas.
Jack

[Paleolution]

Here is photo of Kremmling/ Troublesome chert.  I have found this same chert with layers of moss agate.  Could it be part of the agate family?  Some of it is glossy and translucent, and some are a milky white.  The bottom left point has both of those attributes.  The bulls eye in the center near the base is glossy and translucent, and the rest of the point is milky white.  If you Google "Kremmling or Troublesome chert" one of the first articles is about the recently discovered Clovis cache in Boulder, CO.