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Sidurite nodules or trace/shell fossils? SOLVED (non-fossils)


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Decided to check out the trail next to my house after a heavy rain and found these. I think they're just siderite nodules (hence the orange coloring), but just making sure they aren't something... nicer.

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The first two attachments show a small hole in the center of the flatter end of each. The rest just show other angles (plus a large version of the pic above).

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I'm not saying this is what you have, but your pictures look a lot like the "bog iron" I have recovered from wetland sediments in N. Indiana.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bog_iron

There are no true bogs in your area, but maybe some seeps or other wet areas?

Just an idea to explore if other ideas / possibilities (siderite, industrial by-product, etc.) don't pan out.

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I was going to guess Sparkplugus edselii, but now I'm on the side of bog iron or siderite.

:D

LOL! A rusted spark plug crossed my mind as well!

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They are hematite cemented conglomerates from the Livingston Conglomerate Member of Lee Formation in eastern Kentucky

Thanks! :D

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