Aakhouston Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Hello, While rock hunting in SE Wisconsin on the Lake Michigan shoreline, I came across this bone. Any thoughts? Link to post Share on other sites
val horn Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 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 post Share on other sites
Kane Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 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 Link to post Share on other sites
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