rockmsockm Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 never seen anything like this.found while rock collecting.looks to be some sort of plant maybe.or maybe tissue from some sort of mammal,or sea creature type,unsure.very center has crystal like makeup.looks clear.runs through to other end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoast Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 You found a coral. Congratulations! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 Yes, you found a rugose coral. If you can tell us where you found it, that would also help in determining the geologic age of the area in which you are collecting. There was a time in the Paleozoic when vast coral reefs extended to such extent that make our current coral reefs pale by comparison. They became home to a lot of interesting creatures. Corals may not seem exciting to some, and may not trigger that "wow" of finding bones or plants, they are fascinating animals and have had an enormous impact on ecosystems. The destruction of a coral reef can spell the end of several species that depend on them as a habitat. 3 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted June 24, 2017 Share Posted June 24, 2017 I agree. It's a rugose coral in waterworn chert pebble. Nice one! 1 " 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...
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