Clayton Chert
 (Coastal Chert)











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Clayton Chert ranges from yellow to brown, though white may occur.

Texture: Fine grain

Luster: Glossy

Translucency:

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Clayton Chert is associated with the Clayton Formation of the Midway Group of  Alabama, and Mississippi.  Occurring as nodules at Clayton, Alabama.  Formation extends form Chickasaw County, Mississippi to Clayton Alabama and into Georgia.
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