Alison Quartzite
 AKA: Allison Quartzite










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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Alison Quartzite ranges from a green to gray or black.

Texture:
Luster: 

Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: 

Patina:   

Heat Treatment:

Knapping: 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Alison Quartzite is associated with the Alison Quartzite Formation of the Kaniapiskau Supergroup of Labrador and Quebec.  Primarily occurring as 1 to 3 foot beds with exposures occur around Alison Lake and throughout the Northern Labrador Trough.
Projectile point made from this material:



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