Epler Chert / Dolomite

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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Epler Chert / Dolomite ranges from a medium to dark gray.

Texture:

Luster

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Distribution:

Distribution Comments:
Epler Chert is associated with the Epler Formation of the Beekmantown Group occurring as lenses and stringers. Exposures occur in Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York counties, Pennsylvania.

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