Haldimand Chert
Bois Blanc Chert variation











Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Haldimand chert ranges from a light gray to a light tan cream color.  Mottling may be present.

Texture: 


Luster: Porcellaneous

Translucency: 
Opaque

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: Macrofossils include echinoderms and corals.  Microfossils include cymatiosphere, pterospermella, and veryhachium

Patina: 

Heat Treatment: 

Knapping: 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Haldimand Chert is associated with the Bois Blanc Limestone Formation of the Niagara Escarpment.

 

Projectile point made from this material:



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Similar Material:
Ancaster Chert
Fossil Hill Chert
Onondaga Chert
Selkirk Chert
Commonly made projectile point from this material:

Archaeological Context:
Haldimand chert was a prominent material used during the Early Archaic period.