Harney Lake Chert
AKA:
Malheur Chert, Mud Lake Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Harney
Lake Chert is a brownish red
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Distribution Comments:
Harney Lake Chert is associated with the Harney Formation and primarily occurs throughout the Harney Lake
Basin of Oregon. Primary quarries occur on Eagle Mountain.
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