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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Commonly made projectile point from this material:
Archaeological Context:
Haldimand chert was a prominent material used
during the Early Archaic period.
