Hattiesburg Orthoquartzite
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Hattiesburg Orthquartzite is a gray opal cemented quartztic siltstone or
sandstone that may have shades of light brown or tan giving a mottled
appearance. Visible pores may be present.
Texture: Fine grain
Luster: Vitreous to dull
Translucency:
Opaque
Silica Fabrics / Fossils:
Patina: Pale gray to tannish white
Heat Treatment:
Knapping: High knapping
quality
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Hattiesburg Orthoquartzite is associated with the Hattiesburg Formation
of Mississippi occurring as beds in the siltstone member of the
formation along the Homochitto River Valley in southern Franklin County,
Mississippi.
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