Reshaf Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 Hello all, I just found this bone/fossil in big brook NJ. It is about 3 cm long. I originally thought it was a modern bone, still a neat find, but then after further inspection I found it was not porous and thought it might be a fossil. Anyway any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 You can try the burn test, to see if it is modern. Hold it to a flame. If it gives off a smell or burns, it is modern. If no harm or smell, then it is a fossil. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted May 16, 2023 Share Posted May 16, 2023 From the look, I would guess that it's modern. If it seems denser than bone should be, that could be an indication that it is a fossil though. Assuming it passes the test given above that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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