Shadygrove Chert










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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Shadygrove Chert is a cream color.

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Shadygrove Chert is associated with the Shady Grove Formation of the Conococheague group of Pennsylvania occurring as beds in Cumberland, Franklin, and Fulton counties, Pennsylvania.  Named for exposures in Shadygrove, Franklin County, Pennsylvania. 
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