PrehistoricWonders Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Hey all, here’s another deer jaw that I’m wondering if it’s a fossil or modern, I know it’s difficult to know if it’s modern or a fossil cause deer are still around but I’d really appreciate if you could give some insight! @Harry Pristis @Fossildude19 @digit @Bone Daddy @ShellseekerTIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntonia Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Hmm, I don't see any pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricWonders Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 Sorry, I noticed that earlier but I tried to change it so that there were pics again, sorry. Here they are. @Huntonia what’s your thought? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Have you tried the burn test? ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntonia Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 First impression, it looks fossilized to me, but it's not unheard of for modern bones to stain like that. Probably weight and a flame test are your best bet to know for sure. Did you find it on land or in a body of water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricWonders Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 I’m considering bidding on it, so I can’t go off of any tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I wouldn’t bid on or buy something with no stated provenance. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I agree with the others. On looks alone it could go either way. Modern and fossilized bone can have that coloring. If there is no provenance information, I think it would be a pass for me. 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...
BellamyBlake Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I'm not completely convinced it's fossilized. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrehistoricWonders Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 It was found in a north Florida river, but j didn’t bid on it and decided to wait for future bids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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