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Flint is frequently included in the mix of stones used in gravel on non-paved roadways all over the place. There are many different shades of type of flint otherwise known as chert. All flint is a type of quartz. Flint that is most commonly used for fire starting can be recognized by its deep gray or black glossy color. So, take precautions not to cut yourself. Or at least have some band aids on hand in case you do! Try breaking open small rocks you find near areas where flint is known to be present or try busting or dusting off a few rocks from a gravel road to see if flint is inside.
Once you find your first flint and fashion your fire, it is sure to spark your quest to find more. Happy hunting! Your email address will not be published. Or maybe it was trying hummus for the first time. Finding flint is the same way.
This is a sign that flint arrowheads may have been made in the area. Waterways are the best places to find them. Flint arrowheads are triangular with a sharp point. They may also a tapered base to allow them to be affixed to the arrow. Finding a flint arrowhead isn't a common occurrence, but does happen.
Remember that they are artifacts and should be handled carefully. Place them in a case on display or take the to a local archaeological association, college archeology department or history museum for preservation. In your eagerness to locate flintstones, stick to public lands or gravel roads.
If you do feel the need to search private property, get the owner's permission first. Otherwise, you will be trespassing and can be arrested. When looking for arrowheads, steer clear of Native American burial grounds and protected places although these are the most likely spots to find arrowheads.
What you see as digging up an arrowhead could be a crime of desecrating a grave site or another crime on a reservation. You don't want a search for flintstones to turn into legal trouble. Jonita Davis is freelance writer and marketing consultant. Davis holds a bachelor's degree in English from Purdue University.
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