Poultney Chert
AKA: Deepkill Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Poultney
Chert ranges from white to a light gray.
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Distribution Comments:
Poultney Chert is associated with the Poultney Slate Formation,
Beekmantown Group of
southwestern Vermont. Primarily as seams around Poultney, Vermont
on the New York border.
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