Laurel Run Chert












Natural Form:



Description of Physical Characteristics:

Color: Laurel Run Chert ranges from a light to dark gray or black with tan, pink, and white also occurring. 

Texture:
Luster

Translucency:

Silica Fabrics / Fossils: 

Patina: 

Heat Treatment:

Knapping:

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Laurel Run Chert is primarily associated with the Laurel Run site in Wythe County North Carolina.  The formation was unknown, but the following chert bearing formations occur in Wythe County:  Waynesboro / Rome Formation, Shady Dolomite Formation, Conococheague Formation, Beekmantown Group including Pinesburg Station Formation, Rockdale Run Formation, and the Knox Group including the Copper Ridge Member and the Chepultepec Member.  Picture shown on this page appears to be Conococheague Chert.
Projectile point made from this material:



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Commonly made projectile point from this material:
Archaeological Context:
Skidmore Island Chert is primarily used during the Paleo period possible due to the decreased ocean levels.