Agate Jasper
(Generic Type)
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Agate
Jasper is when both agate and jasper form together. The color
ranges from yellow to brown or green. Part if the material will be
banded and be translucent while the remaining material will be mottled
and opaque.
Texture: Fine grain
Luster: Vitreous
Translucency:
Silica Fabrics / Fossils:
Patina:
Heat Treatment:
Knapping:
Primary Source
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Agate Jasper is primarily associated with volcanics and occurs in the
western North America.
Projectile point made from this material:
Pictures Provided By:
R. Weller / Cochise College
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Commonly made projectile point from this material:
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