matt.abernathy Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 I'm assuming that this is fossilized coral. Found on mountain shelf in Alabama. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tidgy's Dad Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Very nice indeed. Lithostrotionella sp. maybe? Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.abernathy Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 Awesome thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 That's a keeper. Nice find. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Yes, that's a keeper. I would go back for more if I were you... Be sure to record the location of origin on a piece of paper to be kept with the specimen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.abernathy Posted May 13, 2019 Author Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) Thanks guys I appreciate the feedback, I will certainly go back and check the area. Is it reasonable to assume that this specimen is a few hundred million years old? Was the mountain likely underwater at one time? Did the mountain lift the fossil up with it as it formed? I am fascinated. Edited May 13, 2019 by matt.abernathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 It would have to be at least 250 million years old (likely over 300) because it's when rugose corals became extinct. Tectonic forces raised a sea floor (likely near shore) into a mountain over millions of years as you suspect. The summit of Everest is said to be marine limestone. I have no plans to confirm it however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 4 hours ago, Rockwood said: The summit of Everest is said to be marine limestone. I have no plans to confirm it however. Not even if we pitch in for your Sherpa and a couple of Oxygen canisters? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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