Family Fun Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 I found this June 13th laying fully uncovered on the sand. The weather was horrible and the tide was very high due to the tropical storm in the Gulf. I’m very new at fossil identification and any help with identifying and how I should preserve it will be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Pholad bored marine mammal bone. They are usually fairly stable as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Some people soak them in fresh water to remove any salt from the bone, as it causes issues when they dry out completely. Then it is usually soaked in paraloid for some time,. (after drying from the fresh water soak) 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...
Family Fun Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Thank you both! the bone is very dense and heavy and someone suggested it might be bison bone so I wanted input from the experts here. Thank you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Family Fun said: Thank you both! the bone is very dense and heavy and someone suggested it might be bison bone so I wanted input from the experts here. Thank you again! Stick around. I wouldn't be surprised if it's complete enough for someone to identify further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Fun Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Still new to the site, but love reviewing all the information and help the site provides. I attached a picture of both ends, that might be useful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 Hey, this looks more like a turtle bone now. Nuchal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Family Fun Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Thank you. I’ll look up those bones and see I can find a match. Amazing help, and so quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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