Found today! What is it?

[LadyO]

 

[Kane]

Welcome to the forum.

 

Where in Mississippi?

What is its size?

Is it possible to take a slightly clearer picture?

[ynot]

Welcome to TFF!

As Kane asked, We need a size/scale and a more precise location.

Also views of the sides and back of the piece.

 

Regards,

Tony

[LadyO]

Sumrall MS and it about 2”. I am trying to insert another pic but it keeps saying uoload fail, I am working on it.

[ynot]

7 minutes ago, LadyO said:

Sumrall MS and it about 2”. I am trying to insert another pic but it keeps saying uoload fail, I am working on it.

The forum had an update to the software that is messing with picture upload size.

Try to refresh the page. If that does not work, reduce the file size.

[LadyO]

[Arizona Chris]

Maybe cross section of a horn coral?  

[caldigger]

1 hour ago, Arizona Chris said:

Maybe cross section of a horn coral?  

Looks more like a cross section of an onion.

[garyc]

I just want to know whose hand is reaching up from the bottom.

[caldigger]

A miniature representation of a dino foot stepping on a manhole cover.

3 hours ago, LadyO said:

 

[Tidgy's Dad]

A dartboard ? 

Seriously, I have no idea what this is. 

[garyc]

Nooooooo! You can't hit the bull's eye and win this game of cricket!!!

[garyc]

Hah! Tidgy's dad beat me to the dartboard reference.

[FranzBernhard]

Already a lot of good suggestions ;-)!

 

At least the radial structures seem to be 3D - can you supply photos from other angels?

 

But I am getting a somewhat man-made feeling, really strange...

 

Franz Bernhard

[MeargleSchmeargl]

Somewhat leaning geological, but aside from leaning towards that option, I honestly haven't a clue.

 

I say it'd be a good idea to look for a local Geology club and/or expert in the field if you are still clueless.

[LadyO]

Well I have been researching and I think it may be petrified wood. 

[LadyO]

2 hours ago, FranzBernhard said:

Already a lot of good suggestions ;-)!

 

At least the radial structures seem to be 3D - can you supply photos from other angels?

 

But I am getting a somewhat man-made feeling, really strange...

 

Franz Bernhard

 

[LadyO]

[Kane]

I'm not thinking petrified wood for this one. The radial "cuts" are too regular, the growth lines perhaps too thick, and the colour a bit off from what I've seen of Mississippi pet wood. Also, it doesn't seem to have a continuing shape/texture on the opposite side. Is there any chance you could zoom in and focus on that circular divot in this picture?

[FranzBernhard]

Thanks for the additional photos! Unfortunately, not much more to see. The "matrix" looks like limestone, does it bubble with vinegar?

 

Yes, it looks remotely like the cross-section of branch or a small steem, but I think, this is only a superficial resemblance. What do others think?

 

Franz Bernhard

 

 

 

[Rockwood]

Typha

That's a cat tail.

[abyssunder]

Oncolite in cross section ?

 

[Rockwood]

Here is my reference. 

Hope the editor doesn't mind. They didn't have much on google. 

[abyssunder]

pictures from here

[Arizona Chris]

But those oncolites dont have the complimentary dino foot on it....;)