Lake of the Woods Rhyolite
AKA: Lake of the Woods Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Lake of the Woods Rhyolite ranges in color from a greenish gray to less
commonly a gray. Streaks of brown to orangish brown may be
present.
Texture:
May range from a courser granular texture to a fine grain cherty
texture.
Luster:
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Patina:
Heat Treatment:
Knapping: Poor flaking quality
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Primary sources are in southwestern Ontario into east central
Saskatchewan.
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