Fort Scott Chert
 AKA: Bixby Black Chert











Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Fort Scott Chert ranges from a dark bluish black to black. 

Texture:  Fine grain

Luster: Glossy

Translucency: Semi-opaque to semi-translucent on thin edges

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:
Patina:  Light shades of brown

Heat Treatment: 

Knapping:  Excellent flaking quality

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Fort Scott Chert is associated with the Fort Scott Limestone Formation of the Henrietta (Marmaton) Group of Iowa, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.  Primary exposures occur around Bixby, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.  On northern exposures, overlies the Excello Limestone Formation which produces a very similar chert.
Projectile point made from this material:



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Archaeological Context:
Prehistoric quarries have been located at this source and artifacts from this source were found at Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon.