tuttle Posted February 20, 2011 Share Posted February 20, 2011 is this coprolite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuttle Posted February 20, 2011 Author Share Posted February 20, 2011 is this coprolite? found on local beach, 230mil coastline, this was in earth fallen from bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuttle Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 can any one help? i am new to this, and would much appreciate any guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Sorry, but I don't see anything about it that particularly suggests that it is a coprolite. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuttle Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 it looks similar to the ones on ebay - polished etc. its just a bit odd, i thought it was marble at first - would love to know what it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I don't see a coprolite in there either... sorry. But don't be discouraged... keep on looking for fun stuff. This site is great for learning, btw.... lots of seasoned pros here willing to help beginners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracer Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 coprolites are pseudomorphed in different minerals, but i don't see anything that would lend the impression that your specimen is one. it may be a metamorphed sedimentary rock like marble, tumble-polished in a high-energy water environment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuttle Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 coprolites are pseudomorphed in different minerals, but i don't see anything that would lend the impression that your specimen is one. it may be a metamorphed sedimentary rock like marble, tumble-polished in a high-energy water environment great, its a coastal inlet channel, second highest rise and fall of tide in the world, the coastline is 'Permian' and has alot of ammonites. it has sheer 150ft cliffs and a pebble beach, fierce spring tides etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuttle Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 about 3 miles down the coast we also have this fossil site: http://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&q=cache:HvD_mK8JNK4J:www.swga.org.uk/pdf/Bendrick.pdf+dinosaur+footprints+bendricks&hl=en&gl=uk&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESiSPEu4VFJlEhYOzQguckyObCkMNp_w3_wwc2ivA_lcqs-kzVnkGKo2MH8gFKCSOml6Hyqbk1L_eAmg4IIbnFc306dakRyvk5qtfz7lJ_itFIU3zZ9BiJHM_32hCarmcQWp8NeM&sig=AHIEtbSEiZuIpdAGIUfMsxLhBlHtSuAuZw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 great, its a coastal inlet channel, second highest rise and fall of tide in the world, the coastline is 'Permian' and has alot of ammonites. it has sheer 150ft cliffs and a pebble beach, fierce spring tides etc. That really sounds exciting! I'll bet you wear a watch (and check it frequently) when you're on the shingle! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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