IDing flint / chert types

[russau]

Is there a book to help people ID flint /chert types ? Another question . How can a person ID the type of point /spear tip / knife as to who made it or the approx. age of it ?

 

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[ToddsPoint]

There is a book. I’ll try and find the name. It’s something like “Chert types of the eastern US”. It’s by Tony DeRegnacourt. I had a copy and gave it to a friend. It has quite a few of the types that are out there. The Buffalo Museum of Science has a chert library. It’s put together by Jack Holland. RIP. I helped him locate two different sources in IL years ago. It’s extensive and covers all 50 states.

 

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[russau]

Thankyou Gary! I've often wondered about how a person determined what type / name of flint or chert and who typically used it ! This is fascinating information to know ! And all of the information to be able to do this ! And then knowing this info to be able to assist a person in , what ,where ,why ,when and all of that line of questions. Thanks for your help in doing so !

 

[russau]

Thankyou Gary! I've often wondered about how a person determined what type / name of flint or chert and who typically used it ! This is fascinating information to know ! And all of the information to be able to do this ! And then knowing this info to be able to assist a person in , what ,where ,why ,when and all of that line of questions. Thanks for your help in doing so !

Gary I looked up that book and some were on Amazon : a used paperback issue is asking $300. WAY TO STEP FOR THIS OLE BOY ! but thankyou for the tip !

 

[ToddsPoint]

Gary I looked up that book and some were on Amazon : a used paperback issue is asking $300. WAY TO STEP FOR THIS OLE BOY ! but thankyou for the tip !

Wow! It must be out of print. I gave my copy to a friend. If it’s worth that much I think I’ll try to get it back.😊

 

[newnan man]

Download the Projectile Points Database. I think it's projectilepoints.net. They have as lithium section.

 

[russau]

Thankyou ,I will do just that !