HunterMeg Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Hi, Looking for identification. It is the first hunt in a long time, and the kids and I were searching for shark teeth along the Calvert Cliff formation in Maryland. We found what we believe is a whale rib, but wanted to get some expert eyes on it. It is approximately 10” by 4” and 2” thick. It is dense weighing about 2 1/2 pounds. Almost has a “metal” fell to it. The shape just looks too unique to be a rock. We found it near a fresh fall section. What do you think it is? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilsAnonymous Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Does it feel uniquely heavy in comparison to other whale material? I generally find Dugong can be quite heavy. On The Hunt For The Trophy Otodus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterMeg Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 Yes. It is noticeably heavier than any of the vertebrae I have found in the same area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSRhunter Posted May 17, 2020 Share Posted May 17, 2020 Ironstone 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterMeg Posted May 17, 2020 Author Share Posted May 17, 2020 Yes. It is noticeably heavier than any of the vertebrae I have found in the same area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoreThing Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I agree with @NSRhunter, it looks like ironstone to me. I find so much of it at one of the sites I frequent and it tricks me into bending over to pick it up more times than not! These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Ironstone at home in the bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSRhunter Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 8 hours ago, Rockwood said: Ironstone at home in the bay. Chesapeake Ranch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterMeg Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 Thank you for the info. The unique shape had me thinking it was bone, but it does feel more “rock” like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 5 hours ago, NSRhunter said: Chesapeake Ranch I wouldn't be surprised if it had migrated that way buy now. It was north of Matoaka in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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