Top of the World Chert
AKA: Beaverfoot Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Top of the
World Chert is mottled or irregular banding ranging from white to light or medium gray
with dendritic inclusions being present.
Texture: Medium to fine grain
Luster: waxy to vitreous
Translucency: Moderate to highly translucent
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Distribution Comments:
Top of the world Chert is associated with the Beaverfoot Formation and primarily
occurs in the Kootenay region of
southeastern British Columbia and into
Washington. This is an exotic material.
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