Maravillas Chert
 AKA: Maravillas Gap Chert, Canyon Chert










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Color: Maravillas Chert ranges from a dark gray to black, fine white chalcedony veins or fine pale green banding may be present. 

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Distribution:
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Maravillas Chert is associated with the Maravillas Formation of western Texas.  Primarily occurs as nodules and lenticular masses around Maravillas Gap, Brewster County, Texas.
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