FossilNoob6969 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I have multiple finds just like this one. Walking on stone walls as a kid I would see these often. But never as heavily concentrated as this one. I have no idea about this other than my area is known for devonian period fossils. I've ordered a rock pick and hammer online so I can start cracking more rocks open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Looks like you have a neat assemblage of brachiopod steinkerns. Some of our New York state folks will likely be able to say more. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Just don't start breaking the walls apart in the neighborhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daves64 Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 34 minutes ago, caldigger said: Just don't start breaking the walls apart in the neighborhood. This coming from experience? Accomplishing the impossible means only that the boss will add it to your regular duties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Lots of brachiopods! Hello, and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 3 hours ago, FossilNoob6969 said: so I can start cracking more rocks open You will undoubtedly recover brachiopod steinkerns, the internal molds (casts) representing the living space of the animals. Lots of other little surprises are likely to be in the mix as well. Steinkerns of these often are overprinted by the external shape of the shell during fossilization so that it's appearance is more of a hybrid between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNoob6969 Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Rockwood said: You will undoubtedly recover brachiopod steinkerns, the internal molds (casts) representing the living space of the animals. Lots of other little surprises are likely to be in the mix as well. Steinkerns of these often are overprinted by the external shape of the shell during fossilization so that it's appearance is more of a hybrid between the two. Do I dare break this apart to see what could be inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonianDigger Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 3 minutes ago, FossilNoob6969 said: Do I dare break this apart to see what could be inside? I wouldn't bother honestly. I think the exciting part is what's visible already. 1 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...
caldigger Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 This may be a good indication of what you may/ or may not find "inside". It looks like this is a piece of shallow bedding and the shells might not go into it much deeper than those on the surface. If I were you I would leave it as is and enjoy it for what it shows now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNoob6969 Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 30 minutes ago, caldigger said: This may be a good indication of what you may/ or may not find "inside". It looks like this is a piece of shallow bedding and the shells might not go into it much deeper than those on the surface. If I were you I would leave it as is and enjoy it for what it shows now. Yea i was thinking that. That's what I'll do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 1 hour ago, FossilNoob6969 said: Do I dare break this apart to see what could be inside? In this case if it's your only piece I would agree that it is unlikely that it would be improved. Once you have plenty, breaking a piece like this may give you a look at (split open on) the brachiopod shell fossils themselves. They would be in the different (unweathered) layer shown on the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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