Biomale Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Found in a dry creek bed in Central Texas at the base of a recently badly eroded sandstone and clay cliff while hiking with the boys. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 This is a concretion, a type called a Septarian Nodule. They are often (for good reason) mistaken for eggs. >LINK< 1 "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...
jgcox Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 A septarian nodule. When cut and polished or just polished without cutting they are beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biomale Posted February 23, 2014 Author Share Posted February 23, 2014 Thank you gentlemen, I may be in Texas now but I grew up in McLean, VA. Not to far from you, Auspex. The predominant feature are the septa so septarian nodule is a perfect fit. Very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Yours appears to be somewhat weathered, but it may still be worth getting someone to cut and polish it. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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