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Found this broken piece first. I initially thought this one to be wood. But after looking at the first one I found them to be similar in the pattern just different material. I think I have one similar to this one that is a favosite? Found these in different areas on the ground in Muskogee County north of Webber Falls, Ok close to the Arkansas River. I believe it to be Middle Pennsylvanian, Atoka formation. I found several odd things but wanted to start with these. I am thinking 1-3 are some type of corals. And 4 I have no idea it was the last one I picked up for the day. Thank you for any help. Cyndi
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Hi all, first post and newbie collector so appologies if this is posted in the wrong place. On a Recent trip to Dorset these were found and I’d love some input on the best way to prepare these. One is large and I as tempting as it was to just have at it with the hammer and chisel, I suspect more interesting things may be lurking in there. The others are much smaller and may need something like an air scribe?? Recommendations on that line appreciated also. thank you in advance for any help/tips/recommendations.
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Two years ago I found a field in Lithuania, where I managed to find a lot of small fossils; mostly corales and small invertebrates. But I came across one fossil, which was one of the best ones I ever found, but cannot identify what it is. I am searching fossils for fun and have no schooling or knowledge about them (so it might be a very common fossil.) I hope, someone can help!
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Is this a fossil and if so what is it? (Found In Wales on a pile of rocks)
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Hi can anyone tell me what this is? I've no idea what it is or where it's originally from, I'm assuming it's a fossil? My grandmother passed away a few years ago and it was amongst her possessions so we've no idea where it came from, however, it has a drilled hole running through the middle and its been polished, so at some point in the past it looks like its been worn as jewellery. Her father was a merchant sailor and so she had a number of items from around the world, so really it could have come from any country. Can anyone help?
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Found this in a water feature a home owner built in tx. He said it was petrified wood. I'm not sure. Help to identify pls?
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First step to wisdom right? So the two most likely sites I'll be hitting first will be Burnham-on-Crouch and East Mersea. Reading those two profiles, looks like a non-zero amount of sieving will be required to find anything, so I guess my first question is whats a good sieve to get? I'm assuming your basic kitchen equipment is not whats being referred to here. Secondly, in terms of identification, what are some good resources? Preferably books since I absorb printed info much more readily than something from a document online, but I'll take online if that's all there is. A sub-section of this is I need a good resource for what all the words mean and why something being Eocene and not Miocene is relevant, to pick a random example out of the hat. I absolutely appreciate that some of this comes from reading a bunch of stuff, but somewhere to start would be handy. Thirdly... I don't have a specific third question, so whats the thing you wish you'd known when you first started collecting? Many thanks in advance. Dragonlover
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Is this a fossil? It was found in Wales
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Hi Community, I am not quite sure what my latest addition to my fossil collection really is. Kryptodrakon? Kunpengopterus antipollicatus? Confuciusornis? (But there is no tail and no indication of feathers) Monkeydactyl”? Please help me in identifying what it really is. Size: 12" by 10" Many thanks, Peter
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This is at a museum gift shop so I can't measure or give you the location found sadly. Seems like a sand dollar of some kind. Not really my speciality. Can anyone help me find the specific species? Thanks!
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Ik know this isn't a fossil but i thought people probably have experience with pyrite here so i though i'd give it a shot. I've had this piece for a year or so and as you can see it's corroding pretty bad on top, is there a way of stopping the corrosion once it has begun? If not i'll try to cut off the bottom half so that that might survive.
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Acquired fossils of I believe are teeth. I am a novice and can't identify them
JenaBee posted a topic in Fossil ID
I acquired these and some other actual bones which I will make another post for. Not sure what they are pretty sure they are mammals. Any help would be appreciated thanks.
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I messed up, how to clean off Potassium hydroxide
Alexander D.G posted a topic in Fossil Preparation
Hey everyone, I recently got gifted some potassium hydroxide in order to help clean up fossils. I tried it on a few smaller fossils which i was not too fond of to see how it worked and it had good results. After i got a bit more confident with it a tried it on one of fossils i've had for a long time and liked a lot but never was able to clean with the tools i had. So long story short i applied it, it chew through a bunch of the fossil itself leaving it worse off. After cleaning it off i noticed it was covered in a white substance i was unable to get off even with an hour of furious scrubbing. Is there anyway to minimale the damage to this piece, and how to i get rid of this white substance? Thank you for your help!
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A little perplexed on this one. I’m guessing ghost shrimp claw perhaps? Found near Ramenessin while sifting. Tooth of some sort maybe? I’m open to options but for now thinking claw.
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I have recently recived a fossil fish (Probably a knightia) from the Green River formation. I am inexperienced with these fossils and have no idea how to prepare them. If someone could give me advice it would be greatly appreciated. The Fossil Outline My tools (The tool on the left is an electric engraver with air scribe tips, I have 2 fine tips and 1 chisel tip)
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Hiya everyone needing help with this morrocan trilobite seller says it’s a drotops, size is 8cm long, and help with the quality would be great as well
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I found this on the ground near the cabin I was staying at near black mountain North Carolina I think it is either antler or bone but not really sure I kinda want to turn it into a ring to wear cause it would look really amazing but I'm not sure what it is and if it even has any value or not so any and all help would be appreciated thanks and God bless
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Is this Ceratarges ziregensis Viersen real?
Georgemckenzie posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hiya everyone I’m looking to buy this ceratarges trilobite, it’s from a trustworthy seller any help would be great .
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Hi there, I found these two fish fossils. I've never owned any before, so I'm just starting to learn about them. I don't even know how to begin to figure out who these fish were, and where they're from. Hoping you can help me. I know nothing :/ The shorter on has a little piece of fabric glued on the bottom that looks like it's been there for a long time. Allows you to prop up. Looking forward to hearing from enthusiasts, experts They look like pike or pickerel to me, but I doubt I'm in any way close to right! Thanks in advance, phonegirl
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Found along a backwater slough of the Mississippi River during very low water this summer along with some other interesting things while hunting for Indian Relics. Please identify. Thank You in Advance.
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Soo I've been digging and finding bone in different areas along w buried deep charcoal and or black thin stone. Most rocks I let sit on a shelf but this one has been bugging me and has me stumped and YES I LICKED IT gross and it was slightly sticky. I've honestly not a clue and the pattern on parts of it has truly just thrown me for a loop. Any help appreciated. USA/VA
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Anyone know what coral this is
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I found this rock on a beach near Bournemouth, England. It looks to me like it has some kind of scales and some bones, but I'm not sure. Any ideas?
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Accessible fossil formations in northern Georgia, USA
LoganShush1022 posted a topic in Fossil Hunting Trips
Does anyone know any good- well honestly any accessible fossil formations in northern Georgia? Looking to set up a fossil hunting trip (haven't been able too because of school) and I have a few spots in mind. Though, I was wondering if anybody had tips or locations. Thanks- Logan -
Hi All! Any advice on getting permission to explore a quarry? I’m trying to plan out some trips into the field for later in the fall or next spring if I can get some time off. My top pick by distance and what I’ve heard people talk about here are the Geer Road/Deep Springs Road Quarry. Does anyone know who could be contacted about permission to look for critters for an afternoon there? Thanks! Noah
