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Is this a fossil?


allquieton

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Found near Canelo, AZ. 

The grey stone feels brittle, lightweight, and gritty. And there's tons of it around.

 

I'm not sure if this is a fossil or not. Just thought it looked real curious.

What do you guys think?

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Looks like part of a crinoid stem.

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Yes, it's a fossil. Crinoid stem section.

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Mark.

 

Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them!

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Thanks for the replies. I had to google crinoids--very cool! 

 

Can I assume the other brown inclusions in the grey rock are also fossils of some kind?

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1 minute ago, allquieton said:

Thanks for the replies. I had to google crinoids--very cool! 

 

Can I assume the other brown inclusions in the grey rock are also fossils of some kind?

 

They probably are. However, they are tiny bits and pieces, so identifying them is probably not possible.

 

 

Mark.

 

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