The Flint River is well named, but it`s against the law now, to get it from the river. Your best bet is to get permission from private property owners, to gather stone. Chances are, some of that stone in your creeks, is workable.

Understanding the Context

Post up a few pics of it, and we can take a look and let you know. Chert (flint) will have a chalk or limestone layer on the outside, called the cortex. Knock off ... I guess this would be an oddity of nature, but reading that Flint River chert is a form of Clayton chert.

Key Insights

It occurs in areas of limestone in the Flint River and other areas of Georgia. It's yellow to brown in color, very brittle, and has a glossy luster. The nodules and pieces are usually...