GregP Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Hi, after a recent walk on the south Downs, Devils dyke near Brighton I found what seems to be a bone or claw? unsure. It feels like a bone and shaped like a claw, Some photos attached if anyone knows what it is. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 27, 2021 Share Posted May 27, 2021 Welcome to the Forum. Looks like a flint nodule, to me. Not seeing any bone texture. 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...
GregP Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 Hi, and thanks. Seems to be porous I washed it and it soaked up all the water has a bone like structure and feel to it. Will post a clearer photo soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Thomas.Dodson Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I agree with Tim, not seeing a fossil here. Many weathered rocks become quite porous and superficially resemble bone structure. Weathered chert like Tim mentioned can end up like this, as can limestone, both of which are known to form such odd shapes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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