Finally found a "big" point!

filmiracl

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Wow, finally something different than the little woodland triangles I usually find... A HUGE and extremely thin something... Not sure what type it is yet but I wanted to share. Also, broken jasper triangle and perhaps an argillite orient fishtail or lackawaxen. Philly area.

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redbeardrelics

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Nice finds ! I would call the large one an argillite Susquehanna Broadspear. That is a really thin one, and it is amazing it is still intact. HH
 

jmaschal

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Both really water worn - nice saves. Middle one looks like popular island. Agree on previous assessment of the larger one.
 

IAMZIM

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Looks like basalt, is it? Very nice find!
 

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filmiracl

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I figure it is some "broadspear" and I did find similar examples to the Susquehanna Broadspear. I think you're right. I don't think the middle one is poplar island (of which I've found a few.) Looks more like a lackawaxen point which seems to be common around Philly? Now as far as the lithic goes on the broadspear -- I have no idea. I tend to call just about all flat black stuff argillite simply because I don't know the difference, but it very well can be basalt. Not sure... I just can't believe it's not broken. It's super thin and found on a very rocky beach.
 

arrow86

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Really nice finds .... I have a few of the same style and material that are the thinnest points Iv ever found .... I'm in Maryland so mostly likely same materials anywyas
 

sandchip

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Pretty damn impressive point.
 

welsbury

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I guess a repeat of what others have said, man that piece is nice and thin. A dandy for sure.
 

ptsofnc

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Very nice finds! Glad to see you can still find artifacts up in your neck of the woods.
 

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Looks like it laid flat for a long time to stay in that good of shape with no damage. Nice finds
 

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