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I found this rock while fossil hunting a devonian era stream. It looks symmetric, so i kept it. I just have no idea if its a fossil or not. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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Darktooth Regular Member

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It has the characteristics, of a brachiopod internal mold.

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Might be a steinkern of a brachiopod.

 

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I agree, it's an internal cast of a Spiriferid brachiopod. 

Nice find. :) 

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Neat find! I’ve seen gastropod steinkerns, but don’t think I’ve ever seen a brachiopod one. They are probably more common than I realize, maybe not as easily found since the typical spiral shape of a gastropod stands out more when hunting through the rubble? I’m gonna keep my eye out for some of these. :) 

 

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Rockwood Regular Member

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But would you be able to say that were it not also a body fossil of a remnant of the shell ?  :)

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