Nordegg Chert
AKA: Nordegg Siltstone
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Nordegg Chert is black.
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Distribution Comments:
Nordegg Chert is associated with the Nordegg Member of the Fernie
Formation of Alberta. Primarily occurs as thin beds and nodules in
the eastern slopes of Alberta and along Shunda Creek, Alberta.
This is considered a local material.
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