Hinkley Point Metasediment
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Hinkley Point Metasediment ranges from a light to medium gray to a greenish gray with
whitish spots.
Texture:
Luster: Dull to vitreous
Translucency:
Opaque
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Heat Treatment:
Knapping: Exhibits a conchoidal fracture
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Hinkley Point Metasediment occurs in the Quoddy Region of Maine and New
Brunswick. Associated formation not mentioned. This material
only comes form primary sources, not seen in glacial till.
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