Jenstar Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 This fossil was found on a Gold Coast beach in 2019. I'm thinking Pliocene as it's like most of my beach fossil finds. It's a curiosity as it has some crystals inside the carapace. Any thoughts on this? Thankyou! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Now, that is really cool! I don't think it is agate, but I have not seen a mineral formation quite like this before. Hard to say what it is. This is definitely an interesting specimen. 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpa Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 I believe those are orange calcite crystals inside your carb. Beautiful specimen as was the previous crab. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 34 minutes ago, grandpa said: I believe those are orange calcite crystals inside your carb. Beautiful specimen as was the previous crab. I was going to suggest calcite but I have never seen it with" knobby" growths. 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 It is a geode, not really an agate. These crabs you have shown are really cool. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieLynn Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 wow!! I am in awe. www.fossil-quest.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Ok... I was mistaken... This one was definitely the crab I dropped on the beach. Glad you found it for me! Alright... I’ll stop! I can feel the eye rolls from here. You have some great finds. I really do appreciate you sharing. This one is my favorite so far. Beautiful! 2 1 The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossisle Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Jenstar said: This fossil was found on a Gold Coast beach in 2019. I'm thinking Pliocene as it's like most of my beach fossil finds. It's a curiosity as it has some crystals inside the carapace. Any thoughts on this? Thankyou! WOW that is crazy!! 1 Cephalopods rule!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinosaur man Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 Really cool crab with crystal! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenstar Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 7 hours ago, Darktooth said: Now, that is really cool! I don't think it is agate, but I have not seen a mineral formation quite like this before. Hard to say what it is. This is definitely an interesting specimen. Hi Darktooth, Thankyou! I think it's cool too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenstar Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 7 hours ago, grandpa said: I believe those are orange calcite crystals inside your carb. Beautiful specimen as was the previous crab. Hi grandpa, Thankyou for you kind words. These are 2 of my favourite specimens. I'm glad you like them too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenstar Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 6 hours ago, jpc said: It is a geode, not really an agate. These crabs you have shown are really cool. Thankyou jpc for that great information. I will research geodes. And the nice compliment. Not bad for beach finds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenstar Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 6 hours ago, JamieLynn said: wow!! I am in awe. Hi JamieLynn Thankyou! I'm all awwww about it too. It fascinates me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenstar Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 6 hours ago, FossilNerd said: Ok... I was mistaken... This one was definitely the crab I dropped on the beach. Glad you found it for me! Alright... I’ll stop! I can feel the eye rolls from here. You have some great finds. I really do appreciate you sharing. This one is my favorite so far. Beautiful! Hi FossilNerd! Hahahaha! I knew you'd say this! lol! And thankyou for the lovely compliments. This is also my favourite. It's just a bit special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenstar Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 6 hours ago, fossisle said: WOW that is crazy!! Hi fossicle, Yeah its a weird one all right. But isn't that why we are all here hahah Nature is crazy sometimes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenstar Posted May 8, 2020 Author Share Posted May 8, 2020 3 hours ago, dinosaur man said: Really cool crab with crystal! Hi dinosaur man, Thanks for the great compliment! As a new member it makes me happy to make you hahaha!! As you all have such amazing finds! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Cool hunk of crab! Put it in your collection. RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I'll go with calcite as well. I've seen this type of calcite aggregate before, particularly in geodes. Very special find. Like RB says, put it straight into your collection and cherish it forevermore. 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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