Reagen Chert











Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Reagen Chert is a black and tan to gray with banding commonly present.  Swirls, veins, or mottling may be present.

Texture:
 Fine grain for black medium grain for tan.

Luster:  Matte

Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:

Patina: 

Heat Treatment:

Knapping:  Banded black and tan is the highest knapping quality.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Reagen Chert occurs near the Reagan site east of Highgate, Vermont.  Formation not mentioned.
Projectile point made from this material:



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