The Mid-Atlantic Chert Database
Chert
Geology, Archaeology, and the MACD
What is Chert?
Learn about chert as a stone type, its formational processes, material variation, and more.
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Why do Archaeologists Study Chert?
Discover the significance of chert as a primary toolstone in the archaeological record.
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How is Chert Studied?
Find out what methods, techniques, and theories are applied to source chert artifacts, assess use-wear, and more.
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Mid-Atlantic Chert Types
Explore the known chert types used throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.
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The MACD
Compare macroscopic, microanalytical, crystallographic, and geochemical data from sampled chert quarries and artifacts.
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