Beech Creek Chert












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Beeck Creek Chert is thought to be associated with Beech Creek Limestone formation of Indiana.  However, most reports on Beech Creek Limestone report no chert.  Only one professional reference mentions Beech Creek Chert and they had questions on this material.

 

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