Color:
Franciscan Chert ranges from brown to reddish brown
or yellow brown, white to gray, greenish gray to black. Generally
has reddish or greenish hues.
Texture: Fine grain
Luster:
Translucency: Opaque
Silica Fabrics / Fossils:
Patina:
Heat Treatment:
Knapping:
Notes:Wima Chert has many overlapping
characteristics of Franciscan Chert. However, it does not have the
luster or quality commonly seen in Franciscan Chert.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Franciscan Chert is associated with the Franciscan Formation of
California.
Projectile point made from this material:
Pictures Provided By:
Do you see information that is incorrect on this
page, or do you have information that should be added? If so, please:
