Luscombe Point Chert










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Color:  Luscombe Point Chert is black and gray.

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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Luscombe Point Chert is associated with the Luscombe Point Formation of Newfoundland and Labrador with exposures occurring at Luscombe Point on Loon Harbour extending southwest to the southern end of Burnt Bay, Bay of Exploits, Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland.
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