dinoDNA Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 Found this tooth/spike/claw/antler in Van Zandt county Texas. It was found amongst petrified wood similar in color. The piece is of similar feel and weight as petrified wood. The petrified wood context is of the Wilcox Group (Eocene). Attached are pictures for identification. Anyone have any idea what this is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 can we see a shot of the cross section.. the broken end? (For those living outside the US, this is about 2.5 cm long) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dinoDNA Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Thanks for the fast reply to my first post, here are higher resolution photographs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 I see no enamel, so tooth is out. I can't tell if it is bone or antler, or mineral. I think possibly antler. Cropped, enlarged, and contrasted: 1 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...
dinoDNA Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 Great observations, I see what you mean regarding the lack of enamel (or no outer layering). It looks like the petrified wood from the area - could it be an Eocene antler (are those found often)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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