Indian Cove Chert










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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Indian Cove Chert is associated with the Indian Cove Formation of the Gaspé Limestone Group of Quebec.  Primarily occurring as nodules with exposures occurring from Murdochville to the Madeleine River and from Murdochville to the Matapédia River Valley.
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