MichelleDVM Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 Hi All! I am brand new here. I have had a life-long interest in all things archaeology/paleontology/geology and was always digging in the dirt as a kid. But I am a veterinarian by trade and have not a clue about any of these awesome things that so intrigue me, lol. The fossil pictured below is one I found on my parents' land (where I grew up) probably 30 years ago. I found it in a little valley area where a creek runs between two fairly large hills. Anyone have any idea what I have here? Thanks a bunch! Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 I believe this is not a fossil. I am unsure of what type of rock it is though. Welcome to the forum and I hope you have a nice day! 3 : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Water worn sandstone/quartzite with quartz veins (thicker ones on top and bottom, thinner oblique ones in middle) which have weathered proud. So not a fossil but I would have picked it up for a closer look... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleDVM Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 On 5/15/2020 at 2:35 PM, Trevor said: I believe this is not a fossil. I am unsure of what type of rock it is though. Welcome to the forum and I hope you have a nice day! Thanks for your feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleDVM Posted May 16, 2020 Author Share Posted May 16, 2020 12 hours ago, westcoast said: Water worn sandstone/quartzite with quartz veins (thicker ones on top and bottom, thinner oblique ones in middle) which have weathered proud. So not a fossil but I would have picked it up for a closer look... Thanks a bunch! Makes sense based on where I found it. Appreciate the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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