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Hello all!  Thanks again for all of the great info on my Previous fossil!  I AM ASTONISHED by how old my coral is! I have another fossil (hopefully) I am somewhat weary about.. its a small piece but to me I believe its a piece of petrified wood. Your thoughts? Once again I am eager to see if I am able to see how old this little guy is. You guys ROCK!

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Looks like a bit of a solitary Rugose, ... or "Horn" coral.

Again, probably Devonian, or Silurian. 

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3 hours ago, Fossildude19 said:

Looks like a bit of a solitary Rugose, ... or "Horn" coral.

Again, probably Devonian, or Silurian. 

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I agree.  It looks a bit "geodized", too

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12 minutes ago, Peat Burns said:

It looks a bit "geodized", too

I think it's more the result of weathering. The ring around the outside most likely would have been composed of small squareish shapes originally. 

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1 hour ago, Rockwood said:

I think it's more the result of weathering. The ring around the outside most likely would have been composed of small squareish shapes originally. 

That's certainly possible.  Although I do have a number of geodized specimens I found in Michigan.  Here's one:

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2 hours ago, Peat Burns said:

I agree.  It looks a bit "geodized", too

RE: Original post (not taking any chances this time :))

Center of piece. I think I see it. Where's my lens ? :) 

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