PSchleis Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 3 more specimens - these i labeled 7/8/9. 7 and 9 really, really look like fossilized wood to me. I can't imagine what 8 is - looks like the branch of a tree maybe? But I also know simple rock can take on really interesting shapes and patterns and fool the eye. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digit Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 Agree that 7 & 9 look to have the texture of wood. If they are light then they may be blackened modern driftwood. If heavy and solid enough to 'clink' when tapped together, then they are likely petrified wood. Funny that we tend to favor the term 'petrified' (turned to stone) for wood but 'fossil' for other types of preservation. Item 8 does have the shiny exterior surface I usually associate with fossilized bone material. It seems to have a hollow center area seen on one of the photos. This could be where the spongy (cancellous) material may have worn away while the fossil was tumbling around. Fits my concept of fossilized bone. Cheers. -Ken 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thecosmilia Trichitoma Posted January 26, 2020 Share Posted January 26, 2020 You also have nicely preserved Moneyus Dollarus. 1 It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt -Mark Twain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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