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We find a lot of fossilized wood here in Texas, but as I learn more I’m discovering some may be coral instead. The rock in the first four pictures below I assumed was petrified wood, possibly palm. But as I learn more, it looks like it may have some coral like features? The second couple of pictures are of a light weight rock we’ve come across a few times. Out of curiosity, I cut one in half and cleaned it up with high strength vinegar followed by CLR. I now can see what looks like a branched chalcedony vein running through it and a druzy or two, I believe they’re called. Is it volcanic? A fossil? Or just a kinda cool rock… My wife, 10 year old daughter and I got into rock polishing a year ago. Now we’re trying to learn about fossils because we’re constantly running across them. I appreciate any opinions on both rocks as it’s helping us learn. Have a great week everyone!
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I am new to fossils and have inherited some interesting items. Can anyone identify these?
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Hello! I've had this piece in my collection for a while, and for the longest time I thought it was a bone. It's very heavy, more so than my other rocks this size. It also has a bone-like appearence. Any idea if this is indeed a bone or what it could be? I know this is a fossil forum and not a rock one, but if this is just a rock, any idea what it is and why it looks like that? And why is it so heavy? Thank you!
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In the area Cabo de Gata in SE Spain is what is known as fossil beach because of it's feature, a fossilised dune. It is also a very popular place for fossil and mineral collectors. Walking there today and casually moving rocks and stones, I came across these two items which I will post separately. The first is an object that to the touch is solid and is very firmly attached to the rock surface. Around it appears to be some markings that do not appear anywhere else on the rock. I have been unable to locate a similar image on the web.
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This was found on the beach in Romania (Black Sea). It is about 6cm. I have no idea what it is. At first look it seems like a fossilized coral. But as I did some research, this doesn't really look like other fossilized corals I've seen. Another option could be borings made by creatures, but a lot of them are openings rather than holes (apart from a big deep hole which is visible in pictures, is that a boring?). Another option I found is something volcanic, but why does it have so many holes? Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you!
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Found in Central Auckland, heavily volcanic area. Have found volcanic bombs, glass etc in same place. This looks like a root mass to me but I've never seen its like before. Trace petrification? Is that even a thing? Thanks in advance!
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Macabee Fossil Beds Help Elucidate Origin of Pacific Northwest Forests
Scylla posted a topic in Fossil News
Firs, cedars, metasequoia and others traced over time. High elevations helped develop temporate forests when the rest of the area was as warm as Florida. https://www.google.com/amp/s/phys.org/news/2019-02-fossil-emergence-pacific-northwest-temperate.amp
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