Alberta Ironstone
AKA: Ironstone Concretions
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Alberta Ironstone ranges from a dark rusty
brown to black.
Texture: Fine grain
Luster: Dull
Translucency: Opaque
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Distribution:
Alberta Ironstone is found in areas high in iron content in southern
Alberta and the North Slopes of Alberta and into British Columbia. This is considered a
local material..
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