Color:  Newman Chert is translucent and ranges in color from yellow to tan, red, and orange

Texture:  Fine grain

Luster: Waxy to glossy

Silica Fabrics / Fossils:

Patina:

Heat Treatment:  . 

Knapping:

Notes:  Often grouped in with Carter Cave / Paoli Chert
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution Comments:

Newman Chert is associated with the Newman Limestone formation of  eastern Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia.  Primary outcroppings are found between Kingport Tennessee and Hazard Kentucky.