Humboldt Chert












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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Humboldt Chert is red, green, and black

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Humboldt Chert is associated with the Humboldt Formation of Nevada and primarily occurs as 2 to 4 inch nodules in the western part of the Carlin - Pinon Range and the Suzie Creek Drainage, northeastern Medicine Range, Elk Mountains, east and west of the Snake Mountains, western HD Range, and near Leach Mountains in Nevada.
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