Red River Jasper
AKA: Kiamichi Chert
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color: Red
River Jasper ranges from an orangish red to a greenish gray with iron
pyrite inclusions commonly present.
Texture:
Luster:
Translucency:
Silica Fabrics / Fossils:
Patina:
Heat Treatment:
Knapping:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Red River Jasper most likely originates from the Woodford Formation and
floats into the Kiamichi Drainage system and into the Red River of
Oklahoma, Texas, and Arkansas. Primarily occurs as nodules and
cobble in the Kiamichi drainage system and into the Red River.
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Similar Material:
Commonly made projectile point from this material:
Archaeological Context:
Prehistoric quarries have been located at this
source and artifacts from this source were found at Pueblo Bonito in Chaco
Canyon.
