Fin Lover Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I need help to identify one more thing, please (for now). Found this on the bank at Sawmill Branch in Summerville, SC (note: did not dig, use tools or collanders, or go under the water, although I know I can go under the water once I get a hobby license ). I believe it is my first piece of bone (may have some small chips from the beach, but nothing this size). Husband thinks it's bone, as well. Is there any way to identify something this size? Type of animal and general area of the body is sufficient for me (I don't know what some of the specifics mean anyways). Sorry if the pics aren't great, but the varying depths are confusing the camera, and having tremors doesn't help. Fin Lover My favorite things about fossil hunting: getting out of my own head, getting into nature and, if I’m lucky, finding some cool souvenirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawTooth Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 I believe it is bone, the main giveaway is the spongy texture on the inside area. It appears to be near a joint, though I could not tell you exactly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val horn Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 It is clearly a piece of bone. Id beyond that might not be possible. There is a flat surface that looks like it is part of an articular surface, from there i might guess at proximal end of a tibia because of how flat it is, from some small creature . I keep such bone pieces because you may well find a more complete example that will id this piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 Ok, thank you both! Fin Lover My favorite things about fossil hunting: getting out of my own head, getting into nature and, if I’m lucky, finding some cool souvenirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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