Woodway Chert












Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Woodway Chert ranges from a dark gray to olive black.

Texture: 


Luster

Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: 

Patina: 

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Woodway Chert is associated with the Woodway Limestone Formation of Virginia.  Primarily occurs as locally abundant nodules at the top of the formation with exposures occurring in Lee County, Virginia. 
Projectile point made from this material:



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Commonly made projectile point from this material:

Archaeological Context:
Skidmore Island Chert is primarily used during the Paleo period possible due to the decreased ocean levels.