Tyrone Chert
AKA: Crab Orchard Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Tyrone Chert occurs
in two tone or stripped colors
Texture: Fine grain
Luster: Waxy
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Tyrone Chert is associated with the Tyrone group of
Kentucky. Primary outcroppings are along the Kentucky River.
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