Grandeur Chert











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Grandeur Chert is light gray
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Grandeur Chert is associated with the Grandeur Limestone Formation of northwestern Utah.  Primarily occurs as nodules in limestone exposures on Hill Air Force Range, 3 miles east of Ripple Valley, Grassy Mountains, and the Hogup Mountains, Tooele County, Utah.
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