Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Laurel Run Chert is primarily associated with the Laurel Run site in
Wythe County North Carolina. The formation was unknown, but the
following chert bearing formations occur in Wythe County:
Waynesboro / Rome Formation, Shady Dolomite Formation, Conococheague
Formation, Beekmantown Group including Pinesburg Station Formation,
Rockdale Run Formation, and the Knox Group including the Copper Ridge
Member and the Chepultepec Member. Picture shown on this page
appears to be Conococheague Chert.