Woodway Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Woodway
Chert ranges from a dark gray to olive black.
Texture:
Luster
Translucency:
Silica Fabrics / Fossils:
Patina:
Heat Treatment:
Knapping:
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.