In archaeology , a
lithic flake is a "portion of rock removed from an objective piece by percussion or pressure and may also be referred
Kaynak: Lithic flakeIn archaeology , a
lithic core is a distinctive artifact that results from the practice of
lithic reduction . In this sense, a core is
Kaynak: Lithic coreIn archeology ,
lithic technology refers to a broad array of techniques and styles to produce usable tools from various types of stone.
Kaynak: Lithic technologyLithic sandstones, or
lithic arenites, or litharenites, are sandstone s with a significant (5%) component of
lithic fragments , though
Kaynak: Lithic sandstone Retouch, also known as secondary working , is one of the most obvious features distinguishing a tool from a waste by-product of
lithicKaynak: Retouch (lithics)The
Lithic Studies Society (LSS) was founded in 1979 to advance knowledge of, and education and research in,
lithic studies.
Kaynak: Lithic Studies SocietyThey may also be referred to as "
lithic industries" where the products are stone tool s or weapons. Archaeological industry is not to be
Kaynak: Archaeological industryIn archaeology , a hammerstone is a hard cobble used to strike off
lithic flake s from a lump of tool stone during the process of
lithicKaynak: HammerstoneKnapping is the shaping of flint , chert , obsidian or other conchoidal fracturing stone through the process of
lithic reduction to
Kaynak: KnappingIn
lithic reduction , the striking platform is the surface on the proximal portion of a
lithic flake on which the detachment blow fell this
Kaynak: Striking platformThe term debitage refers to all the waste material produced during
lithic reduction and the production of chipped stone tool s.
Kaynak: Debitage