nivek1969 Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Hello all. I haven't been active here for awhile, too much tragic events the past couple of months, unfortunately. Anyway, I have been helping my buddy out again, sorting through a huge collection of minerals and fossils that he purchased earlier this year. I went through a unopened box today and there were so many plant fossils, many are quite stunning! This piece I am not quite sure about. If it is plant the leaves were quite thick and dense. The gloss is wild looking, and I thought bone at first. Only about 1/4 of the fossils in this collection had labels on them and most had fallen off in the boxes and are all scrambled up. It's been a chore, but snarge fun regardless, as you can imagine. I need help on this one. Sorry some of the photos aren't focused well. I should have worn my glasses today! KP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 Kevin, I would go with a Neuropteris sp. fern. Maybe if you can get the general ID on them you can match them up with the disengaged labels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted July 29, 2019 Share Posted July 29, 2019 +1 Neuropteris. 1 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...
nivek1969 Posted July 29, 2019 Author Share Posted July 29, 2019 Thanks. It does match the Neuropteris sp. fern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek1969 Posted August 10, 2019 Author Share Posted August 10, 2019 On 7/28/2019 at 11:00 PM, caldigger said: Kevin, I would go with a Neuropteris sp. fern. Maybe if you can get the general ID on them you can match them up with the disengaged labels. I have been finding more labels in boxes for pieces in other boxes! It's a large collection a friend and I acquired through an estate sale. Mostly minerals, but quite a few fossil pieces we are still digging through. I am about to post an image of an incredible fossil plate with all sorts of sea life and plant weirdness going on, to make sure I found the correct label. Thanks everyone for your input. I am still a novice. I know more about minerals to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted August 10, 2019 Share Posted August 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, nivek1969 said: I am still a novice. I know more about minerals to be honest. Oh good, then we'll put you down as our "go to" guy for mineral IDs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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