Sevenmile Ridge Chert
 Tiger Chert variant









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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Sevenmile Ridge Chert is most commonly very dark brown to black, but may range to a medium brown with a light brown mottling.  Small white or blue fossil specks along with red specks are commonly present.

Texture:

Luster:

Translucency: Opaque

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: Ostracods

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Sevenmile Ridge Chert is associated with the Bridger Formation of Wyoming.  Primarily found as nodules along Sevenmile Ridge, Albany County, Wyoming
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