Shequindah Quartzite
AKA: Kikkarney Quartzite,
Munising Quartzite
Description of Physical Characteristics:
Color:
Shequindah Quartzite ranges in color from a white to a light gray and
has light rose color staining.
Texture:
Course to Medium
Luster: Dull to satin
Silica Fabrics / Fossils:
Patina:
Heat Treatment:
Knapping:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Shequindah Quartzite is associated with the Bar River Formation of Ontario.
There are primary outcroppings on Manitoulin Island, Ontario.
Primary outcroppings are located in Ontario and into
New York.
This is a name primarily used for quartzite artifacts used by the
Shequindah Culture of Onatario.
Projectile point made from this material:
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Commonly made projectile point from this material:
Archaeological Context:
A Paleo quarry was reported on Manitoulin Island,
Ontario
