Knife Lake Siltstone












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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Knife Lake Siltstone ranges in color from a greenish gray to black.

Texture: 
Fine grain

Luster: Dull

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Knife Lake Siltstone has primary sources along Knife Lake in Minnesota and Ontario border.  It is found along the Quetico Greenbelt.  Reported in east central and northeastern Minnesota.

 

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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

Indiana Hornstone
Similar Material:
Lake of the Woods Chert
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