EliasG Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Hi my name is Elias and I am new to the Forum! About a week ago I found a large piece of what looked to be fossilized bone, on Folly Beach SC. Upon further examination I noticed that it seemed to have a solid light gray center surrounded by a ring of bone. Further research has led me to believe this may be a chunk of Mastadon tusk, however the specimen is so beaten up it is hard to identify any Schreger lines. I am much more experienced in Cambrian and Ordovician fossils, and have just recently begun exploring fossils of the Pleistocene Epoch. I would appreciate any help on identifying what this is, and can send more or clearer photos if necessary! Thank you so much for your help! Elias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 13 minutes ago, Elias said: About a week ago I found a large piece of what looked to be fossilized bone I agree with your first thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 Dugong rib section. 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...
Rockwood Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 A look at the other long side might be helpful. To judge the texture of the center better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasG Posted January 4, 2020 Author Share Posted January 4, 2020 Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted January 4, 2020 Share Posted January 4, 2020 I thought so. Looks more terrestrial to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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