Is this a fossilized egg or some kind?

[Foxforce5]

Hello, I found this while at the oregon coast. 

Is it a fossilized egg of some kind?

Its about 3 inches long. 

Thanks

[Tidgy's Dad]

Hello, and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco.

No eggshell texture, unfortunately it seems to be a sandstone/ quartzite pebble with quartz veins. 

[RJB]

  Definetly not an egg.  Looks like one though.   What Tidgy's Dad said. 

 

RB

[Randyw]

Third for what Tidgy’s dad said but really cool rock and worth adding to the collection!

[Foxforce5]

Thanks for the welcome and for the info:)

[digit]

Suspected eggs bring a lot of curious new members to this forum. This "faker" looks more convincing than most which generally tend to just be spherical concretions. Though it is not a fossilized egg it is an interesting rock that somewhat mimics one. Many of us here on the forum find these odd tricks of nature that make us do a double take and often stoop over to pick these up. Often, the resemblance is so suggestive that they find their way into our collections as we know other fossil hunters would appreciate the remarkable coincidence. Just because it is not a fossil does not mean it is not worthy of a place in a collection.

 

There are fossils in your area of the Pacific Northwest (and several members on this forum). If you are interested in finding actual fossils, do some searching on this forum for "seattle" or "washington" or visit the Fossil Sites section to see what has been posted there. Doing some internet searches for fossil or geology club in your area or visiting a local museum and making inquiries there may turn up others in your area that could help you learn about the fossils occurring in your area. Fossil hunting is a fun (and addictive) hobby and you can always display your "egg" proudly that started your collection.

 

http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/forum/137-washington/

 

 

Cheers.

 

-Ken