Rossport Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Rossport Chert is opaque and black in color
Texture: Fine grain
Luster: Vitreous
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Distribution:
Rossport Chert is associated with the Gunflint Formation, Animikian
Group. Primary sources along Isle Royale in Michigan and Lake
Superior in Ontario.
Projectile point made from this material:
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Archaeological Context:
Primarily used during the Woodland period on Isle
Royale
