Alex BC Posted November 8, 2022 Share Posted November 8, 2022 Hello there everyone! I found these in North Myrtle Beach, I think these are partial turtle shell fragments but would love a second opinion. Thanks in advance for any information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDiggs Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Sure look like turtle shell fragments to me, and I've seen quite a few! As for whether its mineralized, I can't really tell from the photos. At this point I've gotten pretty good at judging from the weight in hand but that only came with a fair bit of experience. There are two simple tests you might try to figure this out. There's the "click" test; if you tap it against a rock does it have a high pitched "ting" or "click"? or does it have a duller, lower sounding "clunk"? I know that's a little bit subjective which is why I think not everyone is a fan of that method. Then there's also the flame test- more reliable in results but some folks worry about damaging the fossil or bone. If you subject a small area of it to a direct flame (like a cigarette lighter) does it produce a nasty odor or smell like burning hair? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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