Detour Chert
Fossil Hill
variant
Natural Form:
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Detour Chert ranges in color from a bluish gray to a dark brown. White circular inclusions are present in this chert.
Texture:
Fine grain
Luster:
Glossy
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Detour Chert is associated with the Fossil Hill formation of the upper Michigan Peninsula.
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