Pedernales River Amoeba Chert Edwards Chert
variation
Natural Form:
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Pedernales River Amoeba Chert ranges in color from light tan to dark
brown.
Texture: Fine grain
Luster: Dull to waxy
Translucency: Opaque
Silica Fabrics / Fossils:
Patina:
Heat Treatment:
Knapping:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Pedernales River Amoeba Chert associated with the Edwards Limestone
Formation of southern Texas and primarily occurs as nodules in Gillespie
County, Texas, but may be found throughout the Pedernales River basin.
Projectile point made from this material:
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