Notch Peak Chert











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Notch Peak Chert is a dark colored gray.
Texture:

Luster:

Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: 

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Notch Peak Chert is associated with the Notch Peak Limestone Formation of Nevada, primarily occurring as abundant nodules and beds in the Snake Range, Kingsley Range at the White Pine / Elko County boundary, and the northern Toana Range of Nevada.
Projectile point made from this material:



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