Goodwin Chert











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Goodwin Chert ranges from white to gray.
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Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:  Brachiopods and trilobite fragments
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Goodwin Chert is associated with the Goodwin Limestone Formation of Nevada primarily occurring as nodules, lenses, and stringers in the Antelope Range, Clear Creek region of Monitor Range, Grant Range, and Hot Creek Range near Tybo.
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