ckmerlin Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) Hi all found this a few days ago but ive had no luck with trying to Id it my thoughts are 1 maybe some kind of vertebrae? 2 possible skull bone ? body bone ? do not think its any kind of tooth any thoughts suggestions/ comments welcome regards Chris Edited November 22, 2014 by ckmerlin "A man who stares at a rock must have a lot on his mind... or nothing at all' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I can see the vertebrae resemblance; but I just don't know about the structure in the center section... "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...
Shamalama Posted November 22, 2014 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Looks like a primitive shark tooth to me. -Dave __________________________________________________ Geologists on the whole are inconsistent drivers. When a roadcut presents itself, they tend to lurch and weave. To them, the roadcut is a portal, a fragment of a regional story, a proscenium arch that leads their imaginations into the earth and through the surrounding terrain. - John McPheeIf I'm going to drive safely, I can't do geology. - John McPheeCheck out my Blog for more fossils I've found: http://viewsofthemahantango.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurassic Jim Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 I am leaning toward primitive shark as well. Do you know the age of the rocks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmerlin Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 I can see the vertebrae resemblance; ~.JPG but I just don't know about the structure in the center section... Hi ChasI agree I cant seem to reconcile the area you mention with a vert either Sorry late reply thanks for your help Regards Chris "A man who stares at a rock must have a lot on his mind... or nothing at all' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmerlin Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Looks like a primitive shark tooth to me.Hi Shamalama I did think it couldn't be a tooth but now you mention it Im leaning in the same direction I'm not sure which species of Carboniferous shark tho ? Thank you for your input Regards Chris "A man who stares at a rock must have a lot on his mind... or nothing at all' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmerlin Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 I am leaning toward primitive shark as well. Do you know the age of the rocks?Hi Jim the rock are lower Pennine coal measures westphalian a upper CarboniferousSeem this is turning out to be a sharks tooth any ideas on species ? Thank you as well for your input Regards Chris "A man who stares at a rock must have a lot on his mind... or nothing at all' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmerlin Posted November 23, 2014 Author Share Posted November 23, 2014 Sorry for late replies guys "A man who stares at a rock must have a lot on his mind... or nothing at all' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Hey Chris! Hmmm, another stumper for us. I am not completely convinced it is a tooth, however, I have no other guesses for you. I do see where tooth may be an option, as there does appear to be some type of enamel-like substance to half of the item, at least. Would it be possible to reglue the piece together, then prep it out from one side or the other? I think the fact that is is split in two may be confusing us? Looking forward to any input from others on this. Great find, Chris, btw. Cheers! 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...
Scylla Posted November 23, 2014 Share Posted November 23, 2014 My cell phone just doesn't have the resolution to compare it to tetrapod finger bones and such, but could it be something like that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmerlin Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Hey Chris! Hmmm, another stumper for us. I am not completely convinced it is a tooth, however, I have no other guesses for you. I do see where tooth may be an option, as there does appear to be some type of enamel-like substance to half of the item, at least. Would it be possible to reglue the piece together, then prep it out from one side or the other? I think the fact that is is split in two may be confusing us? Looking forward to any input from others on this. Great find, Chris, btw. Cheers! Regards, Hi Tim thanks mate That's a good idea which I may try Its a shame it split in half I'll see if I can do something with it Thanks mate Best regards Chris "A man who stares at a rock must have a lot on his mind... or nothing at all' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmerlin Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 My cell phone just doesn't have the resolution to compare it to tetrapod finger bones and such, but could it be something like that? My cell phone just doesn't have the resolution to compare it to tetrapod finger bones and such, but could it be something like that? Thanks Scylla That's a thought I'll do some research along those lines Regards Chris "A man who stares at a rock must have a lot on his mind... or nothing at all' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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