Tuqan Monterey Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Tuqan Monterey Chert is dark banded
or mottled with colors of black, brown, and various shades of gray with
buff or tan occurring less often. The cortex ranges from white or
buff.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Tuqan Monterey Chert is associated with the Monterey Formation and
primarily occurs as cobble at Cardwell Bluffs on the eastern side of San
Miguel Island, California.
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