Green Metasiltstone
 Green Silicified Slate










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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Various shades of green

Texture: medium grain

Luster: Dull

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:

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Knapping: Higher quality makes for better flaking pattern than similar agillite.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

Nellie Blue Chert
Similar Material:
Agillite
Commonly made projectile point from this material:



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