Fossil_Finder Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 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 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil_Finder Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 Just in case it helps, here is the whole rock with size reference (in cm) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Huh ! I think it must be coral, but I'm not really sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I would go with Crinoid stem segment. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM - APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I'm with Tim on crinoid. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I guess the part that is well defined does look more like it. The overall shapes seem less cylindrical, and almost conic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil_Finder Posted November 18, 2019 Author Share Posted November 18, 2019 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 I think I'm leaning towards inarticulate brachiopod. But I would. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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