aek Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 I visited a small Paleozoic (Silurian) coral reef in Indiana the other day. No earth-shattering, jaw-dropping discoveries, but it's an interesting spot with dolomitized fossils. Here's a google earth view of the center of the reef. A nice mollusk, if anyone knows what species, let me know. It shattered when I tried to extract it, but I was able to glue it back together as you can see here. Sphaerexochus romingeri cephalon After extraction.. I believe this is a Platyceras: To be continued.. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aek Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 And some corals, not sure of ID's: Thanks for looking. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Nice finds! The nautiloid in the first pics is especially tremendous. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aek Posted April 8, 2019 Author Share Posted April 8, 2019 3 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Nice finds! The nautiloid in the first pics is especially tremendous. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nimravis Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 Nice finds, congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aek Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, Nimravis said: Nice finds, congrats. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goatinformationist Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Great specimens and very nice photography. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aek Posted April 9, 2019 Author Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, goatinformationist said: Great specimens and very nice photography. Thanks. Thanks, and glad you liked the pics. I used my old Canon Powershot SX120, a piece of paper and sunlight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peat Burns Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Nice finds. Love the big gastropod. 13 hours ago, aek said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 I love the sparkly preservation - so pretty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deutscheben Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Neat, thanks for sharing! I like the before and after pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_gotta_rock Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Ooh! Shiny! I refuse to give up my childish wonder at the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebluecatapilla Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 Preservation is fascinating! Very nice finds. The coral looks like a tabulate, perhaps some type of Syrigiporid. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aek Posted April 12, 2019 Author Share Posted April 12, 2019 @Peat Burns @Monica @I_gotta_rock @thebluecatapilla Thanks! I am fond of the glittery preservation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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