Elmer Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Hi I found this in one of my fields located in Kansas. It is shiny like obsidian but I flaked off a layer and it was more like charcoal. It's basically a rock or mineral from what I can tell from its hardness. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Posted May 28, 2020 Author Share Posted May 28, 2020 (edited) Another photo Edited May 28, 2020 by Elmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 @fossilcrazy 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...
Petalodus12 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 At first glance it looks like coal, maybe bituminous but I’m not certain, so I’d wait for more confident replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilcrazy Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Hi Elmer, I believe you are a proud owner of Anthracite coal or high level Bituminous coal. People nationwide used coal like this for heating and had piles of their purchase (some got away). All the fossil charcoal I am aware of, will smudge on your skin to the touch or are very porous in nature. I have posted a picture of chunks of Devonian Charcoal from Hyner, PA. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 Bituminous coal. We used to heat the building with it in Chicago in the 50's and 60's. It was used for heating extensively nationwide, so there's bits of it scattered all over the country. It was also used to fuel locomotives. Used in electrical power generation as it still is today. Used to fire boilers in industrial plants, etc. The stuff is everywhere. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmer Posted May 30, 2020 Author Share Posted May 30, 2020 Cool, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now