Indian River Chert










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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Indian River Chert is red and bluish black weathering white.

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Notes:  Similar to the related Mount Merino Chert

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Indian River Chert is associated with the Indian River Slate Formation of Vermont and into New York.  Primarily occurs as beds in Bennington and Rutland counties Vermont and near Granville, Washington County, New York.
Projectile point made from this material:



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