nala Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Hello, I found this piece of pyritized wood from the Albian of Folkeston UK, is that sample could be the bark ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 It does seem like it could be. Some woods weather and/or rot to a bark-like appearance before fossilization, but these are usually less convincing. What does the end look like? is there a denser texture to the underlying wood? "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...
nala Posted November 1, 2014 Author Share Posted November 1, 2014 Thanks Auspex,on the side of the piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaier Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 The side view has some parallel lines going in cross directions. I've never seen that before. No explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 I can't tell much; the ends are weathered. I was looking for a clear bark/wood boundary. Still not disproved, though! "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...
rejd Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) This reminds me of a piece I have. It looks like it was burnt before it became fossilized. Nice specimen. Edited November 2, 2014 by rejd 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...
nala Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks tmaier and rejd,a better view with a little prep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I think it is petrified wood, but that it is not a 'full round' (because the very evident grain crosses the end face, instead of circling it). "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...
nala Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks Auspex, A stem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squali Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Nice piece of petrified wood. The pyrite is not your friend though. There are several topics on the Forum that discuss protecting your specimen from the dreaded pyrite disease. I have used the 50% water - 50% Elmers white glue on well dried specimens with some success. Others favor different methods, so you might want to check them out. Thanks for your posts of the Cretaceous across the pond It's hard to remember why you drained the swamp when your surrounded by alligators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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