Jasper12111 Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 Found this in the selsey formation of lachmoor brook in the new forests, It looks like some kind of bone however is made out of a granular type material. I have had a few opinions however the general consensus is that it is not turtle. Anyone on here have any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I don't think this is a bone. The first photo is the best, where it contrasts with your fingers. I do not see actual bone texture. Looks more mineralish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper12111 Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 I have done a bit of research on it today and I believe it is a Sawfish rostrum. As their rostrum bones are made of alveoli giving it the granular texture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) Here are pics of sawfish/sawskate rostrum Doesn't look like it to me, but others can weigh in. I have more pics at the post below Edited September 13, 2022 by Fin Lover Added link 2 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...
Jasper12111 Posted October 26, 2022 Author Share Posted October 26, 2022 On 9/13/2022 at 5:34 PM, Fin Lover said: Doesn't look like it to me, but others can weigh in. I have more pics at the post below thanks, i have had it confirmed as a bivalve cast. bit disappointing as a bit of a step down from cartilage but we move XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 Definitely not bone and pretty sure it isn't a sawskate: The tesserae in their cartilage results in nearly flat surfaces rather than bumpy as in your specimen. And 'alveoli' are holes rather than bumps. To my eye, this is either oolite, which is a non-fossil mineralization, or a mass of invertebrate coprolites. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) 5 hours ago, Jasper12111 said: thanks, i have had it confirmed as a bivalve cast. bit disappointing as a bit of a step down from cartilage but we move XD Jasper, I don't think people can see your reply without expanding my previous reply, so I am quoting it here. If you click out of/under the quote box, then you can type your reply. Edited October 26, 2022 by Fin Lover Added instructions 1 1 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...
Carl Posted October 26, 2022 Share Posted October 26, 2022 23 minutes ago, Fin Lover said: Jasper, I don't think people can see your reply without expanding my previous reply, so I am quoting it here. If you click out of/under the quote box, then you can type your reply. Thanks for this - I certainly missed this. I have seen the bivalve Pinna preserved in the Cretaceous of NJ as a steinkern of oolite. This is a pretty good match. Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now