Chert type

[patriot15joe]

Does anyone know what type of chert this is and where is originated from? These were found in two different sites in Wilkes county several miles apart. I have seen some of the same material come from Crawfordville as well.

 

[Buckstop]

No expert, but they look really similar to preforms I’ve found in Allendale Co, SC along the Savannah River.

 

[Nicodemus]

Hard to tell the chert type with that heavy field patina. That sure looks like a Waller knife on the far left.

 

[Cmcharles]

I’d say Waller knife for sure on the left, nice fat blade one too. Not sure on material. Sometimes you can soak in water for a few days and get a better idea. I’m not a fan of oil soaks.

 

[patriot15joe]

I’d say Waller knife for sure on the left, nice fat blade one too. Not sure on material. Sometimes you can soak in water for a few days and get a better idea. I’m not a fan of oil soaks.

I have washed with hot water and a toothbrush.

 

[NCHillbilly]

Hard to tell if that's the actual color of the chert, as most types of chert will grow a white patina with time, even the black and dark gray ones. From the location, I would guess Allendale chert from SC, or some variety of Coastal Plains chert.