Waynesboro Chert
 AKA: Rome Chert











Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Waynesboro Chert ranges from a very dark gray to black.

Texture: 

Luster

Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: 

Patina: 

Heat Treatment:

Knapping: 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Waynesboro Chert is associated with the Waynesboro Limestone Formation (Rome Limestone Formation northeast of Roanoke) of Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland.  Primary exposures occur in Botetout and Clarke counties, Virginia.
Projectile point made from this material:



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Similar Material:
Commonly made projectile point from this material:
Archaeological Context:
Skidmore Island Chert is primarily used during the Paleo period possible due to the decreased ocean levels.