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My mom found this in the Black Forest in Germany when she was really little. This was over 60 years ago. Could it be a fossilized mushroom?
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Singapore Fossil Collectors 2023 End-year gathering!
-Andy- posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
2012 gathering 2013 gathering 2014 gathering 2015 gathering 2016 gathering 2017 gathering 2018 gathering 2019 gathering Hi everyone, the Singapore Fossils Collector had our annual meet-up again! I last stated in 2019 it'd be the last event at my place due to my new responsibilities with marriage and a new house looming. Little did we know that the biggest hurdle of all would be Covid And so for 4 years, all SG collectors gatherings were suspended. Much has changed. I am now a father, and I just got my own place 4 months ago! With my wife's permission, I finally got to host the annual gathering for Singapore fossil collectors again! This time, we even had friends from Malaysia and Vietnam joining! To be honest, my new place is still messy, and most of the labels have not been printed. Still, I didn't want to delay the gathering to 2024, else we might not get to meet our overseas friends, so I hosted the meet-up First up, a quick look at some of my cabinets: And soon, guests began to pour in: Some good trades going on! Group photos: Some of my acquisitions for the day: (For those wondering, these are mostly a mix of Malaysia and Vietnamese fossils. There are many copal from Malaysia that I did not photograph here) Thank you for viewing, and see you again next year! All in all, everyone seemed to enjoy themselves and form new friendships, so all in all, I'd say it's a success! If any of you are visiting Singapore, don't hesitate to ring me up!- 5 replies
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Hi Everyone! My wife asked me if her finds look like anything. Being ignorant, I told her I’d post them and see what the Experts say. Here’s #1: Here’s #2:
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Hi everyone on Fossil Forum, I am pretty new to fossil collection but I have decided to post what I have currently collected and will continue to update this page with new fossils that I acquire over time. I am now looking to acquire rarer teeth now! Details of Specimen: Triceratops Tooth Hell Creek Formation, Carter County, Montana Late Cretaceous Period (65 Million Years Old) Measurements: 1.5 inches long x 3/4 inch wide x5/8 inch thick Weight: 8.9 Grams No restoration at all. all natural specimen. I love the way this looks and its huge!
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Another Tool For Those Who do Not Have Fancy Prep Equipment
minnbuckeye posted a topic in Fossil Preparation
Our Rock and Fossil Club participates in an event called "Day at the Quarry" where children (and adults) with interest in Geology and Paleontology spend an afternoon in a local quarry learning about its operation as well as collecting minerals and fossils. Inside the main tent, one of our members was showing off a collection of crystals for the visitors. In addition, he had brought one of his prep tools to clean out the interior of geodes that the children broke open. It was a textile cleaning gun which shoots a high velocity stream of water, great for cleaning both textiles and rocks!! I was so impressed with its ability to clean, that I ordered one immediately upon arriving home, at a cost of around $50.00. It is visible on the center of his table. As mentioned, it is high velocity and can actually injure your hand if in the way of the stream of water. Here are two examples of its use on brachiopods. What a difference! Takes just seconds. No pin vice can clean out the crevasses as well as this device!!! Though I must divulge, it does NOT remove all of the matrix stuck to some fossils and occasionally will destroy a fossil due to too much pressure. So it is a learning curve in deciding when to use it. -
Looking for Nileus trilobites for Trade
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Found this coral head today where I’ve found other agatized coral in the Tampa Bay area in FL. To me it looks suspicious, it has a slightly blue color around its edges and has some botryoidal formations on the outside. It’s not super lightweight though, so I don’t think it’s hollow (or completely hollow). Does this look like it’s worth cutting? Is it likely to have any voids or botryoidal formations inside based on other agatized corals you guys have seen? recorded-478291984396.mp4
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Hello everyone! I am absolutely thrilled to be joining this incredible community today. I have some truly magnificent treasures to share with all of you—rocks adorned with glorious minerals and draped in the captivating intrigue of ancient fossils. These specimens are exquisitely unique and boast an air of unparalleled rarity. Allow me to transport you to the picturesque landscapes of the Lake District, specifically the renowned Coniston Copper Mines. As you may well know, this enchanting locale has long been celebrated for its impressive array of fossils. It was amidst this breathtaking backdrop that I stumbled upon these extraordinary finds. Now here's where things get even more fascinating. While I've done my best to unravel the mysteries surrounding these specimens, there are a few that have proven quite elusive. But fear not! I firmly believe that with the collective wisdom and expertise of this esteemed community, we can crack these enigmas wide open. Together, we can identify these enigmatic pieces and pave the way for their thorough examination and potential research by distinguished experts in the field. So, I implore you to join me on this captivating journey—to unlock the secrets hidden within these remarkable rocks and fossils. Your insights and contributions will be invaluable in unraveling their mysteries and ultimately pushing the boundaries of our understanding.
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I am going to start a thread and just add to it as the days go on. Instead of posting alot of threads for each hunt. If that is ok. Jumped out after work today and within 5 minutes I found a slightly damaged whole Flexicalymene. I slowed down a bit today and believe I found another cheek plate, this time loose. I also am adding photos of other finds today, along with a shot of that small trilobite I found the other day, and a new purchased trilobite that was delivered today.
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I found this half floating half not floating in the pacific ocean. Oregon midwest beach area. It feels lightweight but dense towards the back where the curvatures are. I have yet to wash or wet it at all as i am unsure if that would have any negative effects. The rock identification sites I used weren't sure, so I am hoping maybe someone might know here. I can take different images or clean it once someone with expirience tells me how to do so safely.
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Ordered these from Canada the other day. I bought a pair of flexis, an isotelus roller, and an isotelus in matrix ... got them this afternoon. Pretty happy with them.
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Today I got up early and drove 1 hour and 45 minutes (118 miles), one way, to Freeport, Illinois’ Eagle Club for the last show of the season presented by the Northwest Illinois Rock Club’s Show. This show runs Saturday and Sunday. This is a very small show, but I like to go, because you never know what you can find. Unfortunately, I did not find any fossils that I wanted, but I bought a number of pieces of obsidian, here is a piece of Mahogany Obsidian, this piece is about the size of a 16” softball. I picked up this piece for $8.00, a great price. Here are some pictures of fossils, one vendor has some nice stuff from Lebanon and Solnhofen. He showed me a few larger pieces that he had boxed up, very nice pieces, unfortunately I did not think about taking pictures. Pics of the venue.
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I have found a spot in eastern Indiana that has TONS of trilobits. I have been several times to this spot to find complete specimens but have come up empty handed. So I decided to read through the forum and I found some information about looking for spots that were deep sea locations instead of shallower/Beach spots. Are there any indications that you can look for to tell you that you are in a "deeper sea" location as opposed to a beach/ shallow sea location?
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Our fascination with the Biggest, Fastest, Strongest, Most Rare, etc.
Rock Hound posted a topic in General Fossil Discussion
One man's junk, is another man's treasure. We all have our own perspective; on what is good enough, big enough, etc. I never wish, to fail to appreciate; the smaller or more common fossils. Every fossil tells a story. Does anyone else, feel this way? ***Edits are now made to the above original post; because apparently, I suggested the exact opposite of what I was trying to say? I never wish to overlook the smaller or.more common fossils. Dog gone late night posting..... Either that, or I'm just getting old?- 16 replies
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Another afternoon, in the Eocene of Central Mississippi.
Rock Hound posted a topic in Fossil Hunting Trips
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Have any of you people hunted Maysville, Kentucky?
Newbie_1971 posted a topic in Fossil Hunting Trips
If so, how was it? I believe I am going to try it out this coming weekend and just wondered how it is, and what is commonly found there. -
My younger son Mel just led his first fossil trip of the year on our Eocene/Oligocene M&M Ranch in Nebraska last week. My sons, Mel and Marco Jr., are starting to get back from their prepper some of the fossils that they found on our ranch in 2018. Not all fossils go to the prepper. Mel preps some of the specimens himself. Below is a picture of the specimens Mel found in 2018 that he will prep. Here are a few pictures of 2018 specimens just back from the prepper. Mel found another saber cat in 2018 that is in prep. Below are a saber cat skull found by Mel and saber cat skeleton found by Marco Jr. in previous years on the ranch. They have found seven or eight so far on the ranch. I'll probably be going out to the ranch a couple of times this year. However, I spend most of my time at the ranch taking matrix that contains micro squamate, bird, amphibian, and mammal specimens. I'm currently working with seven researchers on this micro material. Marco Sr.
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I’ve recently remember that I like dinosaurs and fossil and got back into it again this time I actually bought fossils and have a small collection, on to the main topic, I was wondering if there are any things with information you would recommend. Example: sites, posts, studies, documentary, books or a place with news relating to new discoveries, fossil or paleontology, I enjoy facts or interesting information, If there’s something that you enjoy and think it’s not that big of a deal to others I would also like to know what that may be. Other Things I would enjoy: -learning more about the technical side of paleontology like why they name true bone with letters and numbers -Formation and what makes the fossil there unique if there is any -Scientific things like Taxonomy, genus and species (quite interesting in that stuff but can’t seem to find a place that compiles the information to an easy understandable thing to read, though I’m sure it’s not that complex) Any info is appreciated!
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Lake Michigan Chain Coral-Please Look-Are They Really Rare?
autographcollector11 posted a topic in Fossil ID
These were both found on the shore of Lake Michigan in Illinois. They are chain coral. From what I have read, chain coral is rare from Lake Michigan. I have seen pieces sell for about $50. Are these really rare? If so-why? Thanks- 12 replies
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