Aakhouston Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 Hello, While rock hunting in SE Wisconsin on the Lake Michigan shoreline, I came across this bone. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val horn Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 It looks to be a vertebra and maybe recent. I would do a burn test thatvis hold it in the flame from a gas stove and see if it chars and smells bad if so it is modern 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted May 26, 2023 Share Posted May 26, 2023 If you don't have a gas stove, you can perform the test with a standard butane lighter. If it exudes a nasty smell reminiscent of burnt hair, this suggests the presence of collagen, which would mean it is likely modern. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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