Going Rock Hunting, Need some technical advice

[Otoe Bow]

Ok guys, work is taking me to Ponca City, OK (in Kay County) tomorrow.  At OJAM, I bought some "Kay County" rock and it's pretty good stuff.  When I go there tomorrow, I plan on doing a little looking around to see what I can pick up.  I've done some checking on the internet for lithic and geological info, but the technical terminology quickly overcame me. 

I've seen a reference to Florence-A chert.  Is that the technical name for what I want?   

Thanks

Mike

[Hillbilly]

I believe Florence A and Kay County are the same critter. There are Florences A, B, C, and D.

[Otoe Bow]

Thanks Steve.  From what I can tell, it is the same.  Also, I found some info that it can be found in limestone outcroppings, either in the prairies or along creeks and road cuts.  The stuff I bought has been heat treated and looks to me like smoked pork (segue to food discussion now) with its gray and pink tints.  The raw stuff is described as "butterscotch" (again a food reference).  This should be interesting.  I'll post pic's if I find some. 


Mike

[carpenter374]

if you get a sizeable quantity and want to work out a deal let me know.

[Otoe Bow]

You bet ya Carpenter.  I doubt I can get much on this trip in that I'll be constrained by the car Ill be in, but "Scout's Out".  I'm hoping to find a road cut with it laying around like big-o Easter eggs, but I doubt it's that easy.   

Capenter:  You once wrote you live about 80 miles west of OKC, where does that put you, Clinton?

Mike

[carpenter374]

i live in a lil spot in the road 18 mi northeast of clinton called custer city.

[Otoe Bow]

I hear Gary England talk about it all the time.   

Mike

[Otoe Bow]

Well, I was kind of "time constrained" today so I didn't get to hunt much.  I did see a few outcrops along the way back this evening.  Since it's only about 75 miles from where I live, I may take another trip up there soon and search in earnest. 

Mike

[cowboy]

Durn, I was wantin to see a picture . Your on the prowl though, won't be long before ya find a honey hole - then I'll stop by and see ya sometime .

[Otoe Bow]

Absolutely Paul.  If I find a honey hole, you and Carpenter will be the first I send some too.  I also have a buddy that has a deer hunting spot in that neck of the woods and I'm going to see if he'll let me walk the place for rocks, (and hedge).   . 

Dang, I didn't even take my camera today, (sometimes I'd forget my head ifin it....well... you know) but I'm going to bring some of my rocks that I bought with me to Pappy's so you can see it and work it first hand.

Mike