Rich Patch Chert

Natural Form:

Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Rich Patch Chert is primarily a light to dark gray, but white to pink, cream, brown and grayish browns occur.

Texture:

Luster

Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:

Patina:

Heat Treatment:

Knapping:

Distribution:

Distribution Comments:
Rich Patch Chert occurs on Rich Patch Mountain in Alleghany County, Virginia. Formation not provided, but chert bearing exposures of Helderberg Group limestones and Beekmantown Group limestones occur in this area.

Projectile point made from this material:

Pictures Provided By:

Do you see information that is incorrect on this page, or do you have information that should be added? If so, please:

Send Us A Message
or e-mail pictures and information to
Material@Projectilepoints.net

Do you see information that is incorrect on this page, or do you have information that should be added? If so, please:

Send Us A Message
or e-mail
Questions@Projectilepoints.net

References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

Similar Material:

Commonly made projectile point from this material:

Archaeological Context: