Ouachita Quartzite
Natural Form:
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Ouchita Quartzite is normally a light gray color ranging to a darker gray.
Texture:
Course to fine grain
Luster:
Dull
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Ouachita Quartzite is found throughout the Ouachita Mountian range of Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Projectile point made from this material:
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Dr. George Boyd
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