- Mar 30, 2020
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Today while hiking in the woods I found this quartz triangular arrowhead. I always have my eyes peeled for Native American artifacts. If I see a fragment or shard partially buried in the ground I will often stop and pull it up to see if it is worked. I was walking full gate when I caught a glimpse of this one and was fortunate to pull it up.
The natives here on Long Island, NY used quartz that comes in many beautiful tints such as rose and butterscotch. More common are the all white milky quartzite varieties. I really like these varieties of clear crystal with milky stripes. I back illuminated the second photo which shows the fine micro-flaking. Given the hardness you have to admire the craftsmanship. We also have quite a few chert points in our area ranging from black, red, green, and tan but much like flint is easier to work with.
Since I have recently found two copper kettle arrowheads from the European contact period, I am on a bit of a roll with arrowheads. Tomorrow I am spending the day metal detecting where I found the copper points but am more apt to find colonial relics.
The natives here on Long Island, NY used quartz that comes in many beautiful tints such as rose and butterscotch. More common are the all white milky quartzite varieties. I really like these varieties of clear crystal with milky stripes. I back illuminated the second photo which shows the fine micro-flaking. Given the hardness you have to admire the craftsmanship. We also have quite a few chert points in our area ranging from black, red, green, and tan but much like flint is easier to work with.
Since I have recently found two copper kettle arrowheads from the European contact period, I am on a bit of a roll with arrowheads. Tomorrow I am spending the day metal detecting where I found the copper points but am more apt to find colonial relics.
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