Argillite
(Generic type)












Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Argillite is light to dark green, but may range to various shades of gray.

Texture:


Luster:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:

Patina:

Heat Treatment: 

Knapping:  This soft stone makes for poor flaking quality


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Primary Source Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Argillite is found throughout North America.  The name of the argillite changes based on the formation that it is associated with.  Though it is found throughout North America, it is most commonly used as tool stone in the eastern North America.

Projectile point made from this material:



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Similar Material:
Green Metasiltstone
Commonly made projectile point from this material:


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