Color:
Harrison Chert mottled or vegetated ranging in color from a white to an off white or light
gray with dursy inclusions.
Texture: Medium to fine grain
Luster:
Silica Fabrics / Fossils:
Patina: Light tan to brown
Heat Treatment: Heat treatment produces
a light pink or light red color.
Knapping:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Harrison Chert is associated with the Harrison and Maxville member of
the
Pottsville group. Primary outcroppings are located in along the
west of Killbuck Creek, Coshocton County, Ohio. Also found in
Scioto and Vinton counties, Ohio.
Projectile point made from this material:
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