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Very heavy with obvious signs of fossil possibly bone


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I know there isn't obvious visual on the specimen but due to the host material being one typical fossils are found in and because of the heavy weight of it and a specific shape, I was hoping I may possibly have a fossil that can still be identified or a place to start as to what is in this rock. Thanks

 

Also the Photos 2,3,4 & 5 are what I consider the top half of the rock and you can clearly see a pointed ridge in the middle indicating that it's possibly a fossil. The first picture is of the opposite side "bottom" which is flat. Except for the right side which shows a ridge through the rock which is possibly more outline of the fossil It appears to contain. It reminds me of a small duck foot  as a reference to shape and ridges look to spread out in three ways like webbed foot n bone(shape n ridges discription only not feeling it's a fossilized duck foot)

 

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Hi,

 

Photos not taken close enough, don’t put it in your hand, make your photos in natural light and on a contrasting background. And don’t forget the size in cm or inch and the place of origin for a good identification !

 

Coco

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The texture is bone like, but not quite. The fact that you describe it as being very heavy, along with the way it weathers add to my suspicion that it is not bone. Does it match any fossil bone found in the area ?

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Welcome aboard!

 

Where was it found?

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Definitely not bone. May have some fossil inclusions, but I can't identify anything in particular.

 

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It was found in Mi (mid-eastern.) I recently found some unearthed fossils in the grass where I live n rekindled love I had as a kid for collecting fossils and all rock types for that matter.Figuring out what I have found is my next step.I really like to know about my pieces.I very much appreciate all the help and imput.Like,I didn't think it through fully because bone isn't heavy(usually). This piece is small and bone isn't a dense.I actually know that too. I'm really excited to be a part of this forum and start listing some of my other finds. 

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