Chert in Arizona?

[okiecountryboy]

Does anyone know if there are any areas in Az that are good for searching for knapping material  ?

Thanks
Ron

[caveman2533]

there is  lots of knapping material in Az.,   cherts, jaspers,basalt,  I just  don't know where.   Check with  Tom Dodge (Paleoplanet) or Jerry Mercantel  (Knappers r us).

[leapingbare]

Yes, there is chert, jasper, coral and rhyolite
 But i have never been there so i have no idea were to tell you to look, but its there some were.

[leapingbare]

Hey Steve looks like we posted at the same time.
 Reckon were on the same page
Don't Philop Churchhill live in AZ?

[caveman2533]

yes, I believe he does, he may be able to help also.

[jcinpc]

alright dude, heres a link from another lapidary forum I am on, it was compiled by a guy doing rock sources for all states, hope it helps as to an ID

Oh and a PS... I dont think you realize how awesome this post is, I made haha

http://andy321.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rocksidlib&action=display&thread=36206

[okiecountryboy]

alright dude, heres a link from another lapidary forum I am on, it was compiled by a guy doing rock sources for all states, hope it helps as to an ID

Oh and a PS... I dont think you realize how awesome this post is, I made haha

http://andy321.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=rocksidlib&action=display&thread=36206

THanks ya'll
Ron