Runner64 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Hi all, today I went to Mazon Creek for the first time and did pretty well! I brought home around 60 or so nodules. I already found a few that were split open while looking around. These might be just some odd mineralization but it doesn't hurt to try! Found in the south unit. Also, if anyone knows how to clean these I would appreciate any advice. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Darktooth Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Glad you were able to get out and collect. Looking forward to seeing more nodules after you split them. I have my fingers crossed that they contain some nice prizes! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 The first pic is of an Essexella asherae Jellyfish, and the second pic most likely is the same, but cannot tell from the pic. You could soak those in vinegar for a little bit and brush them with a toothbrush. The first set will clean up nice, but it might not do too much on the second open nodule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 23 minutes ago, Nimravis said: The first pic is of an Essexella asherae Jellyfish, and the second pic most likely is the same, but cannot tell from the pic. You could soak those in vinegar for a little bit and brush them with a toothbrush. The first set will clean up nice, but it might not do too much on the second open nodule. I thought that 1st pic was jellyfish but I didn't want to make another Id blunder. It good to know I am right sometimes I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 33 minutes ago, Nimravis said: The first pic is of an Essexella asherae Jellyfish, and the second pic most likely is the same, but cannot tell from the pic. You could soak those in vinegar for a little bit and brush them with a toothbrush. The first set will clean up nice, but it might not do too much on the second open nodule. First one did clean up nicely and you can tell that it's a jellyfish. Unfortunately I think the second one is just another dud. Appreciate the help! Thanks Darktooth! I appreciate the encouragement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Here is another interesting piece that caught my attention. Let me know what you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Your last pic looks like a Tully eye bar, and a partial body. ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 26 minutes ago, fossilized6s said: Your last pic looks like a Tully eye bar, and a partial body. Interesting that wouldn't have been my first guess. Must've been a small Tully monster then! I am very new to Mazon Creek fossils so I am very bad at ID's here. Could you tell me how you know this is Tully monster eye bar? Thanks! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 They have a pretty distinctive look. If you could take a clearer picture you probably have eyes attached to the ends, but i can't make them out. I'm guessing this Tully would have been about 3-4" which is a little smaller than average, but not by much. Your tully may even have a preserved "mouth", but a clear pic would help. ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 32 minutes ago, fossilized6s said: They have a pretty distinctive look. If you could take a clearer picture you probably have eyes attached to the ends, but i can't make them out. I'm guessing this Tully would have been about 3-4" which is a little smaller than average, but not by much. Your tully may even have a preserved "mouth", but a clear pic would help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 After looking at the fossil, could the part I circled in red be the mouth, the green be the body, yellow the eye bar, and the blue spot the tail fin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 more like this. ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 39 minutes ago, fossilized6s said: more like this. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Russell Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Indeed, unmistakably a piece of Tully. This is the section you have. Just like Charlie's handy sketch depicts. Lol Finding my way through life; one fossil at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Awesome thanks you three! I think that's a pretty neat find for my first time around. Hopefully I'll be back in s couple of weeks with some more questions when some nodules start to pop. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFossils Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Congratulations on finding your first Tully! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 8 hours ago, RCFossils said: Congratulations on finding your first Tully! Thanks RC! Pretty neat find for my first hunt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 A few more nodules cracked open and I only have about a half dozen left. I got a few more jellyfish and picked out a few others that caught my eye. This one is pretty small so it was hard to take a picture. It has ridges around the red part of this nodule and lines throughout it. another one that caught my attention mainly because of the picture where it's in low lighting. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Russell Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Hey Matt, Your first specimen appears to be mineral staining, and the second a poorly preserved Essexella. Just my opinion. Finding my way through life; one fossil at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBrewer Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 On 07/05/2017 at 1:35 AM, Darktooth said: I thought that 1st pic was jellyfish but I didn't want to make another Id blunder. It good to know I am right sometimes Hehe, me too John Map of UK fossil sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted May 27, 2017 Author Share Posted May 27, 2017 Thanks Rob! Sure have found lots of jellyfish haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runner64 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 the bottom one is 3D in case you can't tell. Not sure if either of these have something in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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