Color: Carter
Cave Flint is translucent and ranges in color from yellow to tan, red,
and orange. Rarely green and blue are present.
Texture: Waxy
Luster:
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Paoli Chert is associated with the Paoli Limestone formation of
southern Indiana and north central Kentucky.
The primary source of Paoli Chert is Carter County, Kentucky. It
has outcroppings in Pine Mountain Kentucky and Orange County Indiana.
Projectile point made from this material:
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