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Worked flake ("milky quartz")
Worked flake ("milky quartz")
Object Number 51-44-10/46251
Display Title Worked flake ("milky quartz")
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, worked flake, milky white quartz
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / New Mexico / Catron County / Cerro Colorado / Site 638
Intrasite Pithouse 3 (structure 3), floor
Additional Geographic Terms Cerro Colorado
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall: 2.1 x 1.1 x 0.4 cm (13/16 x 7/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 51-44-10/46251; 3252

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