Color: Kremmling chert is similar to chalcedony with a opaque base of white and translucent hues ranging from light yellow, light gray or light brown.  Slight mottling or banding might be present.  Black dendritic inclusions may be present.

Texture:  Fine grain with a smooth texture

Luster: Glossy

Translucency: Opaque to translucent

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:

Patina:

Heat Treatment:  Not commonly used

Knapping:

Notes:  Kremmling / Troublesome Chert is similar to Browns Park Chert and is commonly listed as Troublesome / Browns Park Chert.

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution Comments:

Named for the town of Kremmling Colorado and associated with the Troublesome formation.  Primarily found in western Middle Park Colorado including near Kremmling and Barger Gulch.