LaDona Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I found this fossil bone a month ago in the Okanogan River area in Eastern Washington State. I have other photo's, but even following the editing to reduce size of the files it would only let me upload one. I live in Barrow Alaska and a local geologist took a look at it and stated it is a fossil, and he felt that is a blood layer. Due to the geologic history of the area, perhaps this bone was transported by the floods from Montana. This was sitting in the mud and I noticed it thinking at first that it had paint on it, but it is a layer on the "top" of the bone. Unfortunately I am back in Barrow and cannot so search for more where I found this. I would appreciate any help any of you can give me, Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Welcome to the forum. Substances such as blood almost never fossilize, except in very rare cases where there might be chemical traces in mosquitoes in amber. I'm not seeing a fossil here, but a weathered nodule with mineral staining. Stay tuned, as others will chime in. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaDona Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Here is another view of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeschWhat Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I second what Kane said. From the view shown, I would say it is geologic. The red color is likely due to mineral content (such as iron). Lori www.areallycrappystory.com/fossils www.facebook.com/fossilpoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeschWhat Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 It is a beautiful stone...and welcome to the forum! Lori www.areallycrappystory.com/fossils www.facebook.com/fossilpoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixgill pete Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I have to agree. To me ( and I am no expert) it appears to be tumbled river nodule or stone with mineral staining. Bulldozers and dirt Bulldozers and dirt behind the trailer, my desert Them red clay piles are heaven on earth I get my rocks off, bulldozers and dirt Patterson Hood; Drive-By Truckers May 2016 May 2012 Aug 2013, May 2016, Apr 2020 Oct 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaDona Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 The broken edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaDona Posted March 19, 2017 Author Share Posted March 19, 2017 Well, if it isn't a fossil, that is ok. I am looking forward to the thaw up here to look for mastodon and other awesome finds here in the Arctic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeschWhat Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 1 hour ago, LaDona said: Well, if it isn't a fossil, that is ok. I am looking forward to the thaw up here to look for mastodon and other awesome finds here in the Arctic!!! Hey...keep an eye out for coprolites. I haven't seen any from Alaska yet! Lori www.areallycrappystory.com/fossils www.facebook.com/fossilpoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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