Havallah Chert
 AKA: Trenton Canyon Chert











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Havallah Chert has colors of red, green, purple, and gray
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Luster:

Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: Sponge spicules
Patina:

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Havallah Chert is associated with the Trenton Canyon Member of the Havallah Formation of Nevada.  Primarily occurs in thin layers up to 4 inches thick on Battle Mountain, in the Shoshone Range, Toiyabe Range, and thought to be exposed in the Burner Hills of northern Elko County, Nevada.
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