Lejessop95 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hi I have a tiny collection of things I find on the beach and came across this. Was wondering if it is a fossil? And if so what is it? The same pattern is on the other side as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hi! I am afraid to say that I am not seeing any fossil in that rock, that it's just geologic. But maybe I'm wrong. Could you perhaps tell us where it was found, and take some extra photos indicating where you see a fossil? Regards, Max Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lejessop95 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Hi Max, I found it on the Jurassic coast south England. I was certain it was a fossil either but have highlighted what made me think it could be one. The fact that it could just be geographical is just fine as I'm a geographer so exciting nether the less. I will still keep it in my little collection of potential fossils and rocks. Thanks for for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I'm pretty sure it's a worn piece of an ammonite. It looks rather irregular so was probably originally crushed somewhat. What size is it and which end of the Jurassic coast? If it's from the Lyme Regis area, look at Coroniceras for an example of the kind of thing it started out as. Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lejessop95 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 TqB ah thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks for the help! Unfortunately I am now more convinced that this isn't a fossil, and just something geologic (not geographic, that's something else ). When we talk about a rock being of geologic origin, we mean that it's not a fossil, but more something that was created by the forces of the earth, like minerals. The he good news though is that the Jurassic south coast of England (also called the Dorset coast) is full of fossils! You probably heard of the millions of ammonites that are found there, and also the famous ichthyosaurs (dolphin-looking sea reptiles). So continue hunting, and you won't be deceived! Best regards, Max Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 11 minutes ago, TqB said: I'm pretty sure it's a worn piece of an ammonite. It looks rather irregular so was probably originally crushed somewhat. What size is it and which end of the Jurassic coast? If it's from the Lyme Regis area, look at Coroniceras for an example of the kind of thing it started out as. I see what you mean, but I'm not sure that there is any of that here... At least I can't see it from this photo. Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lejessop95 Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 You picked up on my typo. Haha. Thank you very much for all your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, Lejessop95 said: You picked up on my typo. Haha. Thank you very much for all your help You're welcome Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Darkened the photo a bit. 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...
Fossildude19 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, Lejessop95 said: You picked up on my typo. Haha. Thank you very much for all your help Darn you, autocorrect! 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...
Max-fossils Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Darkened the photo a bit. Usually you always say "cropped and brightened the photo a bit". Are you exploring new techniques? Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 13 minutes ago, Max-fossils said: Usually you always say "cropped and brightened the photo a bit". Are you exploring new techniques? "Variety is the spice of life." 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...
Ludwigia Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I'll go along with Tarquin that that may be a piece of the raised ribs of an ammonite. It appears to be calcitized at any rate, which is generally the case with ammonites in that area. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 19 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: "Variety is the spice of life." Haha, well said! Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMP Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I agree with a shelly fossil, which I take as ammonite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Fossil for sure but I wouldn't go further than that. Now you have your eye in you will be finding more. Mark my words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I can see the patterns similar to those from the photo attached, so, I'm in the ammonite camp. link to source " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TqB Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Thanks for finding the photo, @abyssunder, that's just right. Tarquin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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