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I found this half floating half not floating in the pacific ocean. Oregon midwest beach area. It feels lightweight but dense towards the back where the curvatures are. I have yet to wash or wet it at all as i am unsure if that would have any negative effects. The rock identification sites I used weren't sure, so I am hoping maybe someone might know here. I can take different images or clean it once someone with expirience tells me how to do so safely.
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Ordered these from Canada the other day. I bought a pair of flexis, an isotelus roller, and an isotelus in matrix ... got them this afternoon. Pretty happy with them.
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Today I got up early and drove 1 hour and 45 minutes (118 miles), one way, to Freeport, Illinois’ Eagle Club for the last show of the season presented by the Northwest Illinois Rock Club’s Show. This show runs Saturday and Sunday. This is a very small show, but I like to go, because you never know what you can find. Unfortunately, I did not find any fossils that I wanted, but I bought a number of pieces of obsidian, here is a piece of Mahogany Obsidian, this piece is about the size of a 16” softball. I picked up this piece for $8.00, a great price. Here are some pictures of fossils, one vendor has some nice stuff from Lebanon and Solnhofen. He showed me a few larger pieces that he had boxed up, very nice pieces, unfortunately I did not think about taking pictures. Pics of the venue.
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What might this be? It is extremely brittle and light weight
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I have found a spot in eastern Indiana that has TONS of trilobits. I have been several times to this spot to find complete specimens but have come up empty handed. So I decided to read through the forum and I found some information about looking for spots that were deep sea locations instead of shallower/Beach spots. Are there any indications that you can look for to tell you that you are in a "deeper sea" location as opposed to a beach/ shallow sea location?
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Our fascination with the Biggest, Fastest, Strongest, Most Rare, etc.
Rock Hound posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
One man's junk, is another man's treasure. We all have our own perspective; on what is good enough, big enough, etc. I never wish, to fail to appreciate; the smaller or more common fossils. Every fossil tells a story. Does anyone else, feel this way? ***Edits are now made to the above original post; because apparently, I suggested the exact opposite of what I was trying to say? I never wish to overlook the smaller or.more common fossils. Dog gone late night posting..... Either that, or I'm just getting old?- 16 replies
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Another afternoon, in the Eocene of Central Mississippi.
Rock Hound posted a topic in Fossil Hunting Trips
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Have any of you people hunted Maysville, Kentucky?
Newbie_1971 posted a topic in Fossil Hunting Trips
If so, how was it? I believe I am going to try it out this coming weekend and just wondered how it is, and what is commonly found there. -
My younger son Mel just led his first fossil trip of the year on our Eocene/Oligocene M&M Ranch in Nebraska last week. My sons, Mel and Marco Jr., are starting to get back from their prepper some of the fossils that they found on our ranch in 2018. Not all fossils go to the prepper. Mel preps some of the specimens himself. Below is a picture of the specimens Mel found in 2018 that he will prep. Here are a few pictures of 2018 specimens just back from the prepper. Mel found another saber cat in 2018 that is in prep. Below are a saber cat skull found by Mel and saber cat skeleton found by Marco Jr. in previous years on the ranch. They have found seven or eight so far on the ranch. I'll probably be going out to the ranch a couple of times this year. However, I spend most of my time at the ranch taking matrix that contains micro squamate, bird, amphibian, and mammal specimens. I'm currently working with seven researchers on this micro material. Marco Sr.
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I’ve recently remember that I like dinosaurs and fossil and got back into it again this time I actually bought fossils and have a small collection, on to the main topic, I was wondering if there are any things with information you would recommend. Example: sites, posts, studies, documentary, books or a place with news relating to new discoveries, fossil or paleontology, I enjoy facts or interesting information, If there’s something that you enjoy and think it’s not that big of a deal to others I would also like to know what that may be. Other Things I would enjoy: -learning more about the technical side of paleontology like why they name true bone with letters and numbers -Formation and what makes the fossil there unique if there is any -Scientific things like Taxonomy, genus and species (quite interesting in that stuff but can’t seem to find a place that compiles the information to an easy understandable thing to read, though I’m sure it’s not that complex) Any info is appreciated!
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Lake Michigan Chain Coral-Please Look-Are They Really Rare?
autographcollector11 posted a topic in Fossil ID
These were both found on the shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois. They are chain coral. From what I have read, chain coral is rare from Lake Michigan. I have seen pieces sell for about $50. Are these really rare? If so-why? Thanks
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This weekend was the MAPS (Mid America Paleontological Society) Show, held at the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The actual show started on Friday and ended today. Prior to the start of the show, there was a hotel show that started on Wednesday at the Fairfield Inn. I arrived on Wednesday and left on Saturday. As usual, both venues were fun and it was nice to see friends that I knew from shows in the past. There were a number of forum members in attendance including @stats, @crinus, @ParkerPaleo and @fiddlehead. Like most shows, there were exhibits, a kids corner, fossil ID’s and lectures. The keynote talk was by Dr. Jed Day (Illinois State University) and his talk was titled “North American Records of Devonian Extinction Events”, and it outlined the key features of the Fras, Kellwasser and Hangenburg events. Here are some miscellaneous pictures that I took. There were also a number of fossils for sale from the Dr. Bruce Stinchcomb collection, below are a few. Continued on next post.
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Hi,I started this hobby with little to no direction other than some rumors I heard about sharks teeth and I’m hooked now it’s been so much fun ! I’d say we got very lucky we spent about 6 hrs looking and we had a hard time leaving !!
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Hey Y’all, my name is Misty and I’m from South Mississippi. I just recently started looking for certain rocks and I think I’m starting to get a little obsessed lol. Here’s a few from my collection. I would appreciate it if y’all would check out the one that looks like a snakehead and confirm that’s what it is. If y’all don’t mind.
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Hey hi Everybody! I like the unusual teeth. And posterior teeth are some of the most unusual in any given species. So I thought I would start a thread for posterior shark teeth of any species. To kick it off..... Here are some from Shark tooth hill (round mountain silt). I think these are Carcharodon hastalis and (?) planus. The smallest one is just under 1/8th inch wide. So, if You have any posterior shark teeth - please post pictures here. Thanks, Tony
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what is the best way to clean and store fossils?
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Happy almost Halloween! Show us the scariest thing that has ever happened to one of your fossils or something about fossils that is related to halloween. Mine is this. I'd bought a fake mosasaur jaw but I didn't know it was fake. I'd put it in the sink to clean it off and then the whole thing crumbled. I did get some mosasaur teeth out of it though.
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Passing on Paleontology to the Next Generation
patelinho7 posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
My violin professor organizes (or more correctly has me organize ) social events for his students. Today, we’re going on a hike, and he’s bringing his kids (6 and 8 y/o). His son adores marine biology. The last few times his son spent time with us, he rattled off marine biology facts at super speed to whoever would listen. Reminded me of me… In any case, today, I’m giving him some shark teeth from my collection. It makes me super proud to pass my love along to a kid who reminds me of when I was a kid! I’m hoping he gets hooked . I’ve told my professor about the paleo stuff I do, and he’s told his son, who really wants me to take him fossil hunting some day. Hoping I can inspire him to cultivate his interests!- 2 replies
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Today i came to Lo Valdés, in Chile. A Jurassic formation based on abundant and relatively diverse ammonite assemblages. I found this!
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I found this fossil in lo valdes, Chile.
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Figured that I would share some photos of part of my collection so far. Fairly new to this game and sure that many of you have collections that are amazing! Please share some photos of some of yours, or your prized pieces. Would love to see them! The vertabrae with the doc numbers is probably my favorite piece other than what I have recently collected. It is from Bob Ernst's collection.
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Hi everyone! On our most recent fossil hunt (the one where we found the teeth), we found a very interesting bone. We are trying to identify it, but there is an insane amount of ironstone on it. Are there any tips on removing ironstone? We are hesitant to try scraping it off, because we are afraid we might damage the bone surface. Any tips are welcome!
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bought some books .... anyone have any reviews?
Newbie_1971 posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
Won the bid on these books. Has anyone read, or own the same books? I didn't pay much for them, so no big loss if they aren't good. Just curious if anyone has read them and their thoughts.
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Ok guys. I am new to this and really enjoying it. Figured I would share a few photos and hope that someone would possibly help me out here. The 3 fossils I have no clue about were found within 30 yards or so of one another. I appreciate any help, and thanks for looking! Ordovician
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A friend found this on the north shore of new orleans in landscaping rocks , she want to know if its a fossil
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