Honaker Chert / Dolomite
AKA: Nolichucky Chert
Natural Form:
Honaker Dolomite
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Honaker Dolomite is a light to medium gray with banding present, minor
chert nodules of dark gray to black with algal banding.
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Distribution Comments:
Honaker Chert is associated with the Honaker Formation of Virginia,
Appalachian Plateaus and Valley and Ridge. Primarily occurs as
nodules with exposures in Denton Valley, Washington County, Virginia
where there are abundant nodules on the slopes. The Nolichucky
Formation is commonly included with the Honaker Formation.
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