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Argillite Rock formations

The rocks seen in the middle of the Lockatong Creek are argillite. Argillite is a rock composed mainly of clay-sized particles, which has been lithified (hardened) to a greater degree than shale. The Lenni Lenape used argillite for tools and weapons.

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