Color:
Chouteau Chert ranges from a light to medium gray. Oolites form
whitish speckles throughout the material with vugs present.
Texture:
Luster: Earthy to waxy
Silica Fabrics / Fossils: Crinoids
Patina:
Heat Treatment:
Knapping:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Chouteau Chert is associated with the Chouteau Formation of Illinois.
Primarily found in the lower Illinois River valley with outcroppings
found along the mouth of the Illinois river. Outcroppings reported
in Pettis County, Missouri.
Projectile point made from this material:
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