Fondafossils Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Hi. I found this item West of Ft. Worth, Texas along with many Ammonite pieces. It may be my imagination, but it resembles a tibia to me. I cleaned it up and that is all. What is your opinion, please. Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I am no expert, but I don't see any bone-like structure on this item. Sorry, but, I think this is an oddly erroded chunk of limestone. The fact that it was found in association with ammonite fragments indicates that where it was found was a marine area, and while not impossible for dinosaurs to "bloat and float", it is unlikely. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fondafossils Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Thank you, Tim. Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejd Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I agree with Tim. Definitely looks suggestive of bone but it is not. A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I agree with Tim, and I am somewhat of an expert, he says humbly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fondafossils Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 If anything, it makes a pretty fair hand weight. Thanks, guys! Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 This, and a leopard print dress, and you've got your Halloween costume "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...
Fondafossils Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 Now, that sounds like a great idea! Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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