Color:  McNairy Quartzite is a tightly packed pale yellowish quartzite with limited or no inclusions.  Red staining may be present.

Texture: Medium grain

Luster: Glossy

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Distribution Comments:

McNairy Quartzite is associated with the McNairy Formation of Missouri and Illinois.  Primary outcroppings occur in Union and Alexander counties, County, Illinois.  Occurs into Missouri and Kentucky.