Nebfossil Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Possible kinzer formation by Oregon dairy Lancaster pa. Can someone take a look at this and see what it might be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Looks like a trace fossil, to me. 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...
ynot Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 16 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: Looks like a trace fossil, to me. Looks a lot like a finger to Me. I agree with a trace fossil. 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...
Nebfossil Posted November 26, 2018 Author Share Posted November 26, 2018 haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sTamprockcoin Posted November 27, 2018 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Trace fossil possibly a feeding trace or burrow trace. There's a cut near me (in PA) where there are huge slabs covered with these and interestingly they all seem to have a silvery hematite/pryite coating on them. They can be interesting to look at but after a few years of exposure they will weather away. “Beautiful is what we see. More beautiful is what we understand. Most beautiful is what we do not comprehend.” N. Steno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebfossil Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 Thank for actual info that’s helpful, guess these other guys have no clue and just want to seem clever, trying really hard too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Nebfossil said: Thank for actual info that’s helpful, guess these other guys have no clue and just want to seem clever, trying really hard too ? 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...
Auspex Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Nebfossil said: Thank for actual info that’s helpful, guess these other guys have no clue and just want to seem clever, trying really hard too FYI, a "trace fossil" is a track, burrow, or other sign of ancient biological activity. It is being suggested that your specimen is an in-filled invertebrate burrow. "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...
Nebfossil Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 1 minute ago, Auspex said: FYI, a "trace fossil" is a track, burrow, or other sign of ancient biological activity. It is being suggested that your specimen is an in-filled invertebrate burrow. Yes I understand that I was responding smartly to the guy who said it looked like a finger. I am new to fossil hunting in the Lancaster area and just was curious on some serious info that’s all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 5 minutes ago, Nebfossil said: Yes I understand that I was responding smartly to the guy who said it looked like a finger. I am new to fossil hunting in the Lancaster area and just was curious on some serious info that’s all Hmm. A harmless joke requires a "smart response? " Maybe your "haha "response should have been phrased as "Looking for serious info, please." 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...
Auspex Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 ynot is our resident 'smart-arse'; he can take some getting used to. It is never meant in a demeaning way, and is usually taken with a chuckle. Back to business; The Kinzers is Cambrian, and the lower two of three sub units can yield wonderfully preserved fossils. Your specimen is consistent with the top section, which is described as "Sandy limestone which weathers to a fine-grained, friable, porous, sandy mass". Not to say that the evidence necessarily supports it as being Kinzers. 1 "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...
Nebfossil Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 Maybe. I just thought it was implied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebfossil Posted December 7, 2018 Author Share Posted December 7, 2018 Just now, Auspex said: ynot is our resident 'smart-'; he can take some getting used to. It is never meant in a demeaning way, and is usually taken with a chuckle. Back to business; The Kinzers is Cambrian, and the lower two of three sub units can yield wonderfully preserved fossils. Your specimen is consistent with the top section, which is described as "Sandy limestone which weathers to a fine-grained, friable, porous, sandy mass". Not to say that the evidence necessarily supports it as being Kinzers. That makes sense been having a tough time finding a true good place around here. Getz is non exists at, Fruitville quarry is owned by f am m. Even the place on Harrisburg poke has been filled in as a quarry in the 80’s. All good aus just caught me at the wrong time haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted December 7, 2018 Share Posted December 7, 2018 3 hours ago, Nebfossil said: other guys have no clue and just want to seem clever, trying really hard too Ouch! That's just mean. 4 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...
sTamprockcoin Posted December 8, 2018 Share Posted December 8, 2018 NEBFOSSIL - If you google PaGEODE the pa geological survey has an interactive online geology map that might help you id the formation in that specific spot. It can also act as a "pointer" to survey reports and maps. Do you have a copy of the survey report that lists localities? If not pm me. I have found roadside collecting to be a great way to collect in PA. Just remember stay off the intetstate (unless you can pull completely off the road & shoulder) and get permission if you leave the public right-of-way. Try to hook up with the local rock&mineral club (can't remember their name but I know there's one). If you want more info pm me. Everyone else can we cut the newbie a break I think he has been castigated enough -IMHO. “Beautiful is what we see. More beautiful is what we understand. Most beautiful is what we do not comprehend.” N. Steno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebfossil Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 Thank you my dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 On 12/8/2018 at 10:20 AM, sTamprockcoin said: Everyone else can we cut the newbie a break I think he has been castigated enough -IMHO. Tim, I think "castigated" is a bit strong. We try to keep it light here, and people need to be able to see that. Flippant, hurtful remarks are unnecessary. Let's just keep it friendly all around, shall we? 1 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...
sTamprockcoin Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Agreed lets move on! “Beautiful is what we see. More beautiful is what we understand. Most beautiful is what we do not comprehend.” N. Steno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 I've seen that flaggy limestone along the highway between Ephata and Lancaster. Needs to be a bit more shaley (more clay less caco3) to have the trilobites but I'd look anyway. The way I remember the exposures they were also around roads passing under the highway making it less dangerous to collect. It's been since the 80s so take this with a grain of salt as far as location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plax Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 also keep in mind in that part of the state that limestone makes valleys and shale and sandstone make the ridges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebfossil Posted January 15, 2019 Author Share Posted January 15, 2019 Good feedback I appreciate that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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