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First Fossil (I Think?)


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Hi all

 

I found what I think is a fossil about three years ago in a stream of the Barrington Tops/  Dungog area of NSW, Australia. It has fascinated me since and I'm currently in the process of signing up to local fossil groups to learn everything I can about this hobby. Until then, any help in identifying what I have is much appreciated!

 

Thanks :)

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I would go with Crinoid stem segment. 

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I guess the part that is well defined does look more like it. The overall shapes seem less cylindrical, and almost conic though.

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1 hour ago, Rockwood said:

I guess the part that is well defined does look more like it. The overall shapes seem less cylindrical, and almost conic though.

Really interesting, thanks all. I'll have to start doing my homework on crinoids. Here are a few more pics trying to capture the cylindrical vs conic shape. For reference, the red arrow is pointing to the raised middle section of the more well defined part in a side profile view. Just thought it may help. Thanks again!

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2 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said:

I think I'm leaning towards inarticulate brachiopod. 

But I would. ;)

It would help to explain why the outer rim looks so two dimensional. The center could be a problem though.

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