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Dr. Adv. James Clark

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Looking for a possible Id of possible fossils on a rock as big as a man's fist. Found it on a solo hike through the desert in Namibia at Terrace bay.

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There is quite a bit of glare on these photos, so I'm far from certain, but looks igneous to me. 

Dolerite, perhaps? 

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Welcome to the Forum. :) 

 

I'm not getting a fossil vibe from this one.  :unsure: 

This may be something geologic in nature - perhaps something like Porphyry?

Wait for some other opinions, though. 

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This is a fascinating geologic specimen! Thank you for sharing it.

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50 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said:

Welcome to the Forum. :) 

 

I'm not getting a fossil vibe from this one.  :unsure: 

This may be something geologic in nature - perhaps something like Porphyry?

Wait for some other opinions, though. 

Tim is right; it is a porphyry which is a glassy to fine-grained igneous rock with larger crystals. The large light-colored crystals in your rock are probably feldspar.

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Maybe we can call it "flower stone". :)

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