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This is a piece of a fossil that I found in a field in western Pennsylvania in the United States. It has a serrated feel to the edge, as if it is a tooth. I couldn't seem to find another part to it. There are lines that run vertically along the fossil as well.

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Fossildude19 Regular Member

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I don't think this is a tooth - not seeing any enamel. 

Most of Western PA is Pennsylvanian in age. I would lean more towards plant on this. 

Better photos in daylight rather than artificial light would be helpful. 

What county in Western PA? 

 

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Welcome to the Forum!
It will be just a guess, but it really looks like Artisia.

 

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Found in Clarion County. Looked up atisia fossils, and saw other pictures that looked like other fossils I have found. They must have been very common in this area.

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1 minute ago, rjinpa said:

Found in Clarion County. Looked up atisia fossils, and saw other pictures that looked like other fossils I have found. They must have been very common in this area.

Welcome to the Forum. :) 

We look forward to seeing more of your finds. 

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Clarion is probably far enough west to include marine beds between the coal beds. If you can get a copy of "Fossil Collecting in Pennsylvania" it will help you.

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I would agree with Artesia sp pith of a cordaite plant

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One of my Artesia sp

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