Harrison Chert
AKA: Maxville Chert











Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Harrison Chert mottled or vegetated ranging in color from a white to an off white or light gray with dursy inclusions.

Texture: 
Medium to fine grain

Luster:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:

Patina: Light tan to brown

Heat Treatment:  Heat treatment produces a light pink or light red color.

Knapping: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Harrison Chert is associated with the Harrison and Maxville member of the Pottsville group.  Primary outcroppings are located in along the west of Killbuck Creek, Coshocton County, Ohio.  Also found in Scioto and Vinton counties, Ohio.

 

Projectile point made from this material:



Pictures Provided By:





Do you see information that is incorrect on this page, or do you have information that should be added?  If so, please:

Send Us A Message
or e-mail pictures and information to
Material@Projectilepoints.net


Do you see information that is incorrect on this page, or do you have information that should be added?  If so, please:

Send Us A Message
or e-mail
Questions@Projectilepoints.net


References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

Similar Material:
Commonly made projectile point from this material:

Archaeological Context: