Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Another coral piece found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Not seeing coral here. What diagnostic features are leading you to that conclusion? Perhaps a few clear photos will help here, in addition to location information. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Simcoe,Ontario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 And as far as the coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 We that’s just usually what I get told something is lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 49 minutes ago, Fella said: And as far as the coral As to previous identifications being coral, that pertained to those specimens. A good start is to search for a geologic bedrock map of Ontario, and read more about the fossils that can be found. This will assist in your ability to find fossils. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 I didn't mean any disrespect toward anyone i was referring to this item in question and all information given pertains to this item i had previously emailed a un-named individual prior to posting here and was told it was coral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I think the last picture is the most indicative, potentially showing corallites that seem most prominent on the left edge. The rocks there should be Devonian in age. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 What is it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 The corallites would suggest confirmation of the initial identification of it being coral. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Am I right in saying these are all the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 This one is different. Although it is a coral fossil, it is a rugose coral. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 I got lots of them cones and a bunch of other stuff appears I may be sitting on a reef Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 And this is a geologic bedrock map of Ontario to assist you in your research: http://www.geologyontario.mndmf.gov.on.ca/mndmfiles/pub/data/imaging/M2544/M2544.pdf As the Town of Simcoe sits on Devonian bedrock, yes, it was once a substantial subtropical reef situated south of the equator ~350-370 million years ago. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 Makes sense Been finding stuff all over Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 I definitely see numerous examples of tabulate (colonial) coral in that box. Those would be the ones that seem to resemble honeycombs. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 there’s lots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fella Posted September 18, 2019 Author Share Posted September 18, 2019 I definitely don’t think the pictures do them justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 Neat corals. Thanks for showing them. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fella Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 Some of the new interesting coral I've come across Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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