Birch Chert
AKA: Hart River Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Birch Chert
is dark gray with light gray fossil inclusions of monaxon spiciles.
Texture:
Luster:
Translucency:
Silica Fabrics / Fossils: Monaxon
spicules, brachiopods
Patina:
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Knapping:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Birch Chert is associated with the Birch Member of the Hart River
Formation of the Yukon. Primarily occurring as beds throughout the
Eagle Plains region.
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