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This was found in a desk drawer at an auction in central Illinois. We have no information on it other than it can be scratched with a screw driver. My Dad's guess is some sort of marine fin. He thinks so because of the shape and it's covered in an iridescent mother of pearl type covering.
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Ammonite: real or fake?
LauraGalicia posted a topic in Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications
Hello! I'm a lover of Ammonites, in particular I adore the ones with the preserved iridescent layer of the mother of pearl. Because I don't have the knowledge and preparation of a professional, I would like to know if this specimen I recently bought is a real one or it is fake, apart from the carving/polishing work it has. Thank you so much!- 15 replies
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I found this today at the rock quarry located in Crescent, Iowa. I was busting shale when I noticed something shiny amidst the rubble, and found this. The professor on the trip (I went with my college) said she had never seen anything like it before. The shiny part reminds me of mother of pearl. The professor guessed that it may be a wasp, but she suggests that I get it identified by someone with more knowledge/experience than her. Any ideas??
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