Carlin Canyon Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Carling Canyon Chert ranges from a
dark brown to black.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Carlin Canyon Chert is associated with the Carlin Canyon Formation of
Nevada primarily occurring as beds in northern Carlin Canyon and the
Windermere Hills, Nevada
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