Tusquitee Quartzite

Natural Form:

Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Tusquitee Quartzite ranges from a white to a light yellowish gray.

Texture: Fine grain

Luster: Vitreous

Translucency:

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Distribution:

Distribution Comments:
Tusquitee Quartzite is associated with the Tusquitee Quartzite Member of the Nantahala Formation of North Carolina. Primary exposures occur in the Tusquitee Mountains and the headwaters of the Cheoah River in North Carolina.

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Archaeological Context:
Skidmore Island Chert is primarily used during the Paleo period possible due to the decreased ocean levels.