MR G Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Hello, I found this egg looking specimen a couple of weeks ago in a dry river bed in Northern New Mexico. The location was roughly 80 miles NW of Albuquerque, NM at an approximate elevation of 7,500 feet. The first thing I thought was a possible dinosaur egg with an actual yolk/embryo in the center. The smaller piece in the pictures actually is part of the egg portion. It was found in a location where any people walking in the area are few and far between. The layers looked pretty distinct and the black lines caught my eye. I believe I saw similar black lines on pictures of other dino eggs online. So what do you guys think? Is it possible that this could be a real dinosaur egg? I have very little experience with this type of thing so I thought I would consult with the experts. Thank you very much. (It's only letting me add one picture, so i'll try and add a few others in my own replies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DevonianDigger Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 I see geologic, concretion IMO. I do not see egg here :/ Jay A. Wollin Lead Fossil Educator - Penn Dixie Fossil Park and Nature Reserve Hamburg, New York, USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 No eggshell texture visible. Concretion, or septarian nodule. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitbat Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Welcome to The Fossil Forum, Mr G! I have to agree with DevonianDigger and Fossildude19. I'm not seeing any of the diagnostic features of an egg in your specimen. +1 for concretion/septarian nodule. -Joe Illigitimati non carborundum Fruitbat's PDF Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 You can see in yours some of the angular "crack-lines" characteristic of septarian nodules. Some, when cut and polished, are attractive: "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR G Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 Thanks guys. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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