South Bend Chert









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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: South Bend Chert ranges from a light gray to a light bluish gray, concretions are commonly present.

Texture:  Fine grain

Luster: Waxy

Translucency: Opaque

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Patina: Light brown to tan

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
South Bend Chert is associated with the South Bend Limestone Member of the Stanton Limestone Formation of southeastern Nebraska and northeastern Kansas.  Primarily occurs as nodules along Salt Creek Near Ashland, Saunders County, Nebraska.
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