Silicified Peat










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Knapping:  Silicified peat also occurs in Alberta and is perhaps the most difficult material to distinguish from KRF. Based on our experience with brown, silicified peat, it is generally opaque and lacks the large, diffuse white splotches of KRF
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Southern Alberta - Local Material

 

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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

Indiana Hornstone
Similar Material:
Hand Hills Chert / Agate
Knife River Flint
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