A Trace Element Analysis of New York Chert Sources

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ID10224876
AuthorsSean M Rafferty (0000-0001-5752-4380, University at Albany, State University of New York, corresponding author), Candis Wood (University at Albany, State University of New York), Christina Rieth (New York State Museum), Christina B Rieth (New York State Museum, Albany)
Year2007
Volume28
Issue2
Pages167-186
Publication date2007-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueNorth American Archaeologist (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0197-6931 • E-ISSN: 1541-3543
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.2190/na.28.2.c
OpenAlexW1988455271
LanguageEN
Citations received4
References cited17

A trace element analysis of chert samples from the Schoharie Valley, New York State, is presented. This analysis focuses on the multi-component Pethick site and a sample of comparative sites within the state. Trace element analysis was conducted using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence. Results indicate that: 1) most tools are made from local chert sources; 2) there is the potential for the presence of non-local cherts within the valley, with implications for interregional trade and exchange; and 3) exotic cherts can sometimes not be distinguished from local sources visually, necessitating trace element analysis. Planned directions for future analyses are presented

Archaeology · Geochemistry · Geography · Mineralogy · Trace element · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies · Geology

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