Claw

[Tinny]

Hi

I'm new here and I inherited some rocks from my brother who passed last year. This one stood out. It looks like a claw and is slightly less smaller than the size of my hand. My brother was an avid spelunker in the 80's and this would probably be from western Massachusetts. Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks

[Down under fossil hunter]

Looks a bit like a cast of a theropod foot?

[Tinny]

Btw I don't much about fossils or prehistoric creatures. I can get better photos if needed. Thanks

[Troodon]

Massachusetts is noted for dinosaur footprints. These resemble a cast of a theropod foot which has three toes and a sharp claw at the end of each.

[glacialerratic]

Looks like a claw shaped stalactite from the side wall of a cave. Hopefully, it was rubble on the floor.

My condolence for the loss of your brother.

And welcome to the forum!

Edited February 10, 2013 by glacialerratic

[Coco]

Hi,

I am OK with Glacialerratic : stalactite (or stalagmite if you can see a small round hole at the end of the sharp part, at the top of the 1st pic).

Coco

[Tinny]

Hi coco

When I get home from work tonight ill see if there's a small round hole.

Thanks

[Coco]

Sorry Tinny, I told you a mistake : if you can see a hole, it is a stalactite, and not a stalagmite !

Coco

[Auspex]

Yes, definitely flowstone from a cavern.