Kane Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Our first full day of sun, sand, and surf in Jamaica bumped up against some fossils, and pseudofossils. In this area (St Ann’s Parish), more than 75% of the rock here is limestone spanning from the Cretaceous to periods in the Cenozoic. Not far from me is the Blue Mountains, the highest altitude on the island (we’re planning on a day trip to see the coffee cultivators and a 12 mile downhill bike ride). Given the abundance of limestone, it is no surprise that it features prominently in a lot of building material. Here is some fossil coral in some large, raw blocks: 7 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 Slabs of limestone are commonly saw-cut and used as tiling for pool decks and walkways. These gastropod cross-sections were quite neat and large. The second one was about 12 cm. 3 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 9, 2018 Author Share Posted December 9, 2018 And, of course, the fossil imposters. These are either clay moulds, or a form of cement with inclusions and patterns. The last one has a modern shell in section surrounded by plant leaf in radiating impression. Many more days here, and I hope to spend some time at a few limestone tailings sites nearby. That is much easier to do with a daiquiri in hand, of course. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted December 9, 2018 Share Posted December 9, 2018 Well that didn't take long for you to find some fossils! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 1 hour ago, Darktooth said: Well that didn't take long for you to find some fossils! Was there any doubt? Pending a bit of luck, I’ll be able to get a healthy assortment to seed trades and gifts for those keen on these kinds of Caribbean fossils. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Sun, sea, rum and fossil that is paradise indeed. I hope you have a great time and when you get home I hope you have a little Christmas gift from the uk waiting. All the best Bobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilnoggin Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 If I recall correctly, are their rudist fossils in Jamaica? I believe I read about them being there, somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 9 hours ago, fossilnoggin said: If I recall correctly, are their rudist fossils in Jamaica? Oh yes, there are: Rudisten_Jamaica_Mitchell_2004.pdf Rudisten_Jamaica_Mitchell_2003.pdf Franz Bernhard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 At stop 4, they seem to be abundant : Jamaica_Fieldguide_Mitchell_2002.pdf Franz Bernhard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Couldn’t quite get away from the pool and ocean today, but a few more saw cut tiles... Neat weathered coral, and a scleractinian: ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 10, 2018 Author Share Posted December 10, 2018 Bivalve and some gastros... 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted December 10, 2018 Share Posted December 10, 2018 Neat! And those are just the tiles. Planning on getting into the raw stuff? Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 16 hours ago, Ludwigia said: Neat! And those are just the tiles. Planning on getting into the raw stuff? I hope so! It may require going off resort, which is not highly recommended, but currently trying to work something out. There’s also some light renovations going on where they have trucked in small piles of fresh limestone. No harm in me asking the workers if I can poke through some of it as long as I’m not in the way. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sTamprockcoin Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Be careful no fossil is worth risking your life for though that would be a fun thread for a winter time discussion. 1 “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...
Kane Posted December 12, 2018 Author Share Posted December 12, 2018 14 hours ago, sTamprockcoin said: Be careful no fossil is worth risking your life for though that would be a fun thread for a winter time discussion. Aye, solid advice. I’ve negotiated some hairy situations in some risky places in the past in some parts of the world, and being cautious is advice that is always in season. There are situations I know how to manage, but even so I ensure not to put my missus in danger. If the situation presents more than reasonable risk, it is not worth pursuing. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Slim pickings from the spoils pile; a few scleractinian coral with one piece that will clean up well when the dirt is removed: 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 In situ along shoreline cliff. Some of the reef coral colonies are the size of a small car. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted December 21, 2018 Author Share Posted December 21, 2018 Sadly, there was no opportunity to organize an off-property dig trip, and no take home gastropod fossils were found. Still, some pretty cool reef fossils everywhere. Last pics are a nice chunk of coral fossil, with closeup. 1 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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