OntarioArch
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Found among plenty of chert points, other artifacts, on an obvious camp / village site. Well worn, for sure, but I think I see one 'ear' still left at the base.
Could this be made of argillite? An 'inferior lithic' according to Boudreau: known to be softer, more susceptible to weathering than chert; and because of its poor fracturing characteristics, argillite points were just shaped - not thinned. Argillite points were made on large flakes that were as thin as the finished product. Thus, the lack of flaking patterns typical of chert points.
Picture here a Stark point, and yesterday's suspected argillite lanceolate piece.
Could this be made of argillite? An 'inferior lithic' according to Boudreau: known to be softer, more susceptible to weathering than chert; and because of its poor fracturing characteristics, argillite points were just shaped - not thinned. Argillite points were made on large flakes that were as thin as the finished product. Thus, the lack of flaking patterns typical of chert points.
Picture here a Stark point, and yesterday's suspected argillite lanceolate piece.
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