Republic Chert









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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Republic Chert is a knotted chert with alternating bands of light and dark. 

Texture:

Luster:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: Highly fossiliferous

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Republic Chert is associated with the Republic Formation of the Graydon Sandstone Formation of Southwestern Missouri.  Primary outcroppings occur in Greene County, Missouri.  Abundant outcroppings occur around the town of Republic, Missouri.

 

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