Potter Valley Jasper











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Potter Valley Jasper is red.
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Translucency:

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Potter Valley Jasper occurs in Potter Valley along the Eel River near Van Arsdale Reservoir, Mendocino County, California.  Blue and green Franciscan Chert also occurs in this area.
Projectile point made from this material:



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