BoulderLisa Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Hi! I’m a newbie in every sense of the word. Zero background with fossils but interest in rocks. Two days ago, while hiking Heil Ranch in Boulder, a turqouise blue glimmer caught my eye so I picked it up. When I got home I took these photos. It looks like a small egg shaped rock with a little lizard shape in it. There is even a little ridge that looks like a spine. My son says it’s just a rock, and I’m sure he’s correct, but thought I’d get confirmation from the experts. Thanks in advance for your time, and for humouring me with my silly request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Welcome to TFF! The rock is an agate nodule, probably not a fossil (could be a slim chance it is petrified wood). The patterns and shapes are psyado fossils. It may look real nice cut and polished. Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeargleSchmeargl Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Geologic origins. No indicators of biological origin. Every single fossil you see is a miracle set in stone, and should be treated as such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I'm afraid your son is going to say, "Told you!" Oh, well, hello, Lisa and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 I see what you are saying about the lizard shape. It kinda looks like a lizard looking back over its right shoulder. I doubt it is anything fossilized. It's fun to see shapes in things though. Like cloud watching. I have one that looks like a bust of a bear, owl, and poodle. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoulderLisa Posted April 13, 2018 Author Share Posted April 13, 2018 Thank you for your replies! I appreciate your time. Indeed, my son is always right. Have a good weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malone Posted April 13, 2018 Share Posted April 13, 2018 6 hours ago, BoulderLisa said: Thank you for your replies! I appreciate your time. Indeed, my son is always right. Have a good weekend! I doubt that. Neither am I or anyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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