FastHackem Posted October 9, 2016 Share Posted October 9, 2016 Good Evening, I just got back from Bastrop, Texas with a rock that appears to contain a fossil. There may be more than just the obviously different item begging to be identified so I will post pictures showing more views. The height difference of the center cleavage is roughly 1mm. I'm inclined to think this is a foot claw or, because of the area, a sea creature. It may be nothing but a rock within a rock. What do y'all think this is? Any help is much appreciated. -Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Welcome to the forum I don't see a claw or a tooth no enamel or bone in that center item . Looks more geologic but its interesting. Curious to see what others say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sagacious Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Hi Scott, the item being measured in the photos looks a lot like a plant pinnule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 12 hours ago, sagacious said: Hi Scott, the item being measured in the photos looks a lot like a plant pinnule. I think that is just a coincidental shape. Looking closely at the item, I'm not seeing any real mid-vein, and no other veining, either. The middle line and lower edge of the item seem to be cracks/fracture marks. I think this is a concretion or nodule,... either sandstone or limestone. 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...
FastHackem Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 Thank you, everyone, for the answers so far. This is very interesting. I cannot see any clear veining or striations either. I looked under a 30x jewelers loupe to try to see anything, but didn't. Keep in mind that this piece was found in the open and exposed to the elements. I don't know if that could cause any features to wear off over time, but I assume it could. I am going to attach some more pictures with side angles in the next few hours. Either way, I have an interesting paper weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastHackem Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 Okay, as promised, here are some more pictures. I used a Nikon L820 for these, whereas the first set was taken on my Nexus 6P. I found a few things that peaked my interest during this shoot as well. that I will post separately. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FastHackem Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 A side profile of the rock appears to have striations running parallel to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastHackem Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 There was a very small section of striations that ran parallel to each other but opposite direction to what the longer side profile striations were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastHackem Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 This small dot appears under and to the left the main object of discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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