Anvil Quartzite











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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Anvil Quartzite ranges from a dark gray to brown.

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Translucency:

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Anvil Quartzite is associated with the Anvil Formation of the Yukon with primary exposures occurring in the Anvil Range from the Tay River to Kalzas Mountain and the Tintina Trench.
Projectile point made from this material:



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