Publication details
Classification of lithic raw materials used for prehistoric chipped artefacts in general and siliceous sediments (silicites) in particular: the Czech proposal
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Year of publication | 2010 |
Type | Article in Periodical |
Magazine / Source | Archeometriai Mühely |
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Field | Geology and mineralogy |
Keywords | chipped artefacts; lithic raw materials; siliceous sediments (silicites); cherts; flint |
Description | The paper brings a Czech proposal for classification of lithic raw materials for prehistoric chipped artefacts. It is recommended to use also in the English written papers the one-word term silicites as the comprehensive one for all non-clastic siliceous sediments. The definitions of silicite, chert, flint, limnic silicite, jasper etc. are included. |
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