Fort Chiswell Chalcedony












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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Fort Chiswell Chalcedony is mottled with light colors of white tan, and gray.

Texture: 
Fine grain

Luster:

Translucency:  Semi translucent

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Fort Chiswell Chalcedony primarily occurs in the Fort Chiswell Quarry of Wythe County, Virginia, but could occur throughout the county and in adjacent areas. 
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