TinTexas Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I found this in a dry wash area near a stream. It caught my eye because it's shiny (a grey/silver metallic luster on one side). I picked it up and the first thing that came to mind was that it looked like a piece of poop, but mineralized. So, I looked up some pictures of coprolites and saw some with similar features to what I found. But, I'm very, very new at hunting for/collecting fossils so I'd like a second opinion. Here are some more details: Location where found: Alluvium deposit in a very rural area in Ellis County, Texas (pic of location provided) Geological Age: Phanerozoic | Cenozoic | Quaternary | Holocene (source USGS.gov) Close up pics are provided, including one of the non-shiny side. Let me know if I should provide additional angles. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossiladdict Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Is it heavy or can you tell if it's metal like? It kind of looks like melted metal to me. Fossils are simply one of the coolest things on earth--discovering them is just marvelous! Makes you all giddy inside! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Looks like metal to me also Sorry but don't think that's a fossil Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worthy 55 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Looks like metal to me also Sorry but don't think that's a fossil I agree also. It's my bone!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paleobarbie Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I found this in a dry wash area near a stream. It caught my eye because it's shiny (a grey/silver metallic luster on one side). I picked it up and the first thing that came to mind was that it looked like a piece of poop, but mineralized. So, I looked up some pictures of coprolites and saw some with similar features to what I found. But, I'm very, very new at hunting for/collecting fossils so I'd like a second opinion. Here are some more details: Location where found: Alluvium deposit in a very rural area in Ellis County, Texas (pic of location provided) Geological Age: Phanerozoic | Cenozoic | Quaternary | Holocene (source USGS.gov) Close up pics are provided, including one of the non-shiny side. Let me know if I should provide additional angles. Thank you! My initial thought is a piece of slag. How heavy is it? I think we can rule out meteorite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cck Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 that's melted lead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozen_turkey Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Hematite? (i spelled it wrong most likly) Its a mineral thats basicly "grown up rust." its rust but the crystals have had the time to get bigger when polished it will have a silvery steel shine to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 that's melted lead I agree that it could be melted lead or metal. The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolleamm Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 I agree that it could be melted lead or metal. Oxidized iron is my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozen_turkey Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Oxidized iron is my guess. If it was oxidized iorn it would be a redish or orangish brown, and have a mat or even "soft" look to it. And it wouldnt be shiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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