Moyers Chert











Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Moyers Chert ranges from a dark greenish gray to black
Texture:  Fine grain

Luster: Dull

Translucency:  Opaque

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Moyers Chert is associated with the Moyers Formation of Oklahoma occurring as up to 3 inch thick beds and lenses 1 to 2 inches thick.  Primary exposures occur near Moyers in the western Ouachita Mountains, Oklahoma and the lower slopes of the Boktukola Mountain and the east side of the Boktukola syncline.
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Archaeological Context:
Prehistoric quarries have been located at this source and artifacts from this source were found at Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon.