Minnesota Nice Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Any ideas on how to remove the green lichen staining from this partially weathered turtle without doing damage? Frango Ut Patefaciam...I Break in Order to Reveal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powelli1 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Sorry but I don't see a turtle fossil here at all. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Nice Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 2 minutes ago, powelli1 said: Sorry but I don't see a turtle fossil here at all. George another view for you... Frango Ut Patefaciam...I Break in Order to Reveal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powelli1 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Hi Sorry but I don't see a turtle here at all. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Nice Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 14 inches stem to stern Frango Ut Patefaciam...I Break in Order to Reveal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powelli1 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 It looks like a peace of clay that has dried and crack. George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I'm having trouble seeing any bone or shell material of a turtle. I think it is geologic as well. Regards, EDIT: Stylemys images 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...
snolly50 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I don't know... I believe I can see the six-sided shell componants one would expect. Look closely at the first image, but disregard the large cracks. If it is indeed a turtle, its shell appears fractured along lines not associated with typical shell "seams." It also appears coated in a thin layer of matrix and the aforementioned pesky flora. I would use a little water and a soft toothbrush to trial clean a small area. Alternately the side (not the point) of a dental pick or similar tool may prove useful for additional mechanical attention to improvement. As always, primum non nocere. Good luck, have fun. I'll be interested to see if there is a turtle there or are my eyes fooling me. 3 Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Nice Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 These two were next to the one I pulled out...none of them, including the one I pulled out were worth the effort. Frango Ut Patefaciam...I Break in Order to Reveal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Nice Posted December 5, 2016 Author Share Posted December 5, 2016 With some advice, I will take a stab at cleaning it up a bit and see if its worth saving. Frango Ut Patefaciam...I Break in Order to Reveal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Even though the cracks are confusing, I also see that you have a turtle. I've never prepped that material before, but I would be inclined to use a weak bleach solution applied with a soft artist's brush. 1 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I also agree, definitely a turtle. I cannot help with the cleaning, I have never seen that on any of my White River fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Minnesota Nice said: These two were next to the one I pulled out...none of them, including the one I pulled out were worth the effort. Great shot (well, minus the finger blur, LOL). No, seriously, it illustrates my understanding of how most badlands turtles are found - blown out. Good luck with the clean up prep. I do think a little gentle scrubbing will make the piece more obviously, turtle. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDudeCO Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 I think snolly has some good advice/ I may try with a mild dish soap and warm water first. Bleach makes me nervous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 It is defintiely a turtle...see snolly's post for why and for good advice. Nice find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 If thats a turtle, i would say it has some condition issues. I wish you the best of luck RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterpillar Posted December 6, 2016 Share Posted December 6, 2016 You must consolidate the whole block with cyanoacrylate, especially in cracks, but not on the shells. When it's dry, brush it with pure bleach (you have to put on gloves and mask) http://www.paleotheque.fr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnesota Nice Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Thanks to all for your suggestions! I will post pixs of my progress when I have time to get back at it. Busy Holiday season is upon us and that gets in the way of playing with rocks... Frango Ut Patefaciam...I Break in Order to Reveal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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