Holland Chert
AKA: Upper Huntingburg Chert












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Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color:  Holland chert is a high quality light gay to dark bluish gray chert

Texture: 
Fine grain

Luster: Waxy to vitreous

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Holland Chert is associated with the Holland Limestone formation of Indiana.  Primary outcroppings are found in south central Debois and northern Spencer county, Indiana and into Kentucky.

 

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