Wayne County Chert
AKA: Kentucky Blue and White Chert











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Wayne County chert is a off white to light tan with white and blue

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Luster: Chalky to waxy

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Primary outcroppings are in Wayne County, Kentucky and into Tennessee.

 

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