Jasper_M Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 The Wikipedia description is uncannily accurate. Lime mud and all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockwood Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, Jasper_M said: Does it have any implications if it is an allochem? It seems likely that it is the result of winnowing (sorting by mass/volume/shape) in a current. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 7 hours ago, Jasper_M said: Does it have any implications if it is an allochem? Or that's just what happens? Any other details it would be helpful for me to check? I do see some of the features you describe but they are VERY difficult to make out in the photos even with magnification. It may be diatomaceous sediment but I can't make out any definite shapes. This is one of those specimens that may be best identified if seen in person by an experienced paleontologist. If you have a natural history museum nearby it wouldn't hurt to have someone there take a look at it. 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...
Jasper_M Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, Mark Kmiecik said: I do see some of the features you describe but they are VERY difficult to make out in the photos even with magnification. It may be diatomaceous sediment but I can't make out any definite shapes. This is one of those specimens that may be best identified if seen in person by an experienced paleontologist. If you have a natural history museum nearby it wouldn't hurt to have someone there take a look at it. Will do. I can't get my phone to focus any closer, so that's about the limit of my photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper_M Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 I would be a little stressed because I don't want to waste their time. Y'all I assume are doing it in your free time, but they are at work. Is it worth their time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 "diatomaceous"/Ordovician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper_M Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 It is ordovician if that's what your asking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper_M Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 What do you mean by diatomaceous? All I know of is diatomaceous earth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doushantuo Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 Jas, I was referring to the remark made by Kmiecik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper_M Posted July 7, 2019 Author Share Posted July 7, 2019 Ahh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 22 minutes ago, Jasper_M said: I would be a little stressed because I don't want to waste their time. Y'all I assume are doing it in your free time, but they are at work. Is it worth their time? It's their job, and building a rapport with amateurs who can sometimes bring them new and important finds is worth it to many paleontologists. Of course, they are still people and some of them can be jerks, but the worst that can happen is they say no. Many of the people on this forum are professionals -- field researchers, museum curators, doctors of paleontology, and of course some serious amateur collectors who donate their specimens to museums all the time. The relationship you have with the folks at your local museum is the one you make. Those who respect others earn the others' respect. Don't be shy. They won't bite you, I guarantee it. 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...
Mark Kmiecik Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 13 minutes ago, doushantuo said: "diatomaceous"/Ordovician? Oops, my bad. Late Cretaceous at best. Got behind myself on that one. 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...
Rockwood Posted July 7, 2019 Share Posted July 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, Mark Kmiecik said: Late Cretaceous at best Key words to understanding below. 32 minutes ago, doushantuo said: "diatomaceous"/Ordovician? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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