Color:
San Andres Chert two types of chert occurs; first is white to light gay with fine gray banding
(Fingerprint Chert). The second is a
fossiliferous medium gray.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
San Andres Chert is associated with the San Andres Limestone Formation
of southeastern and central New Mexico. Primarily occurring as
small nodules
in the San Andres Mountains, Zuni Mountains, and the Sacramento
Mountains of New Mexico.
Projectile point made from this material:
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