New Members fossilturtle Posted December 6, 2020 New Members Share Posted December 6, 2020 Hey y'all Uni student studying bach of criminology in Australia here! I love fossils (which is why I joined this page lol) and I adore seeing peoples collection, so feel free to comment (with a pic if u want) of the coolest things from your collection so I can aim to have something just as cool hehe. Deffo a beginner or amateur fossil collector but I have always been interested so I hope TFF can help me understand more about it Here is my tiny lil collection I have - all of are from/were bought from the good ol' US of A. Don't drag me for my tiny collection please, I may cry Anyway, thanks y'all and happy fosslin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas.Dodson Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Welcome from North Dakota. Your collection will grow as well, it is inevitable. I'm not sure what I consider the coolest things in my collection but I've been posting fossils from a favorite Formation of mine in North Dakota here. The whole Member Collections subforum is filled with excellent stuff for you to look at. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Hello, and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco. A couple of your fossils seem to be Moroccan too. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members fossilturtle Posted December 6, 2020 Author New Members Share Posted December 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Hello, and a very warm welcome to TFF from Morocco. A couple of your fossils seem to be Moroccan too. ooooo!! that is interesting, this is why I am glad I joined this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Just now, fossilturtle said: ooooo!! that is interesting, this is why I am glad I joined this forum Bottom right would appear to be a polished Devonian orthocerid nautiloid and the orange thing looks like a Moroccan Ordovician Flexicalymene trilobite. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members fossilturtle Posted December 6, 2020 Author New Members Share Posted December 6, 2020 6 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Bottom right would appear to be a polished Devonian orthocerid nautiloid and the orange thing looks like a Moroccan Ordovician Flexicalymene trilobite. Was it this little orange thing you were mentioning? This was one of my first fossils I got in 2017 I believe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members fossilturtle Posted December 6, 2020 Author New Members Share Posted December 6, 2020 26 minutes ago, Thomas.Dodson said: Welcome from North Dakota. Your collection will grow as well, it is inevitable. I'm not sure what I consider the coolest things in my collection but I've been posting fossils from a favorite Formation of mine in North Dakota here. The whole Member Collections subforum is filled with excellent stuff for you to look at. Looooove this collection!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 On 12/6/2020 at 1:18 AM, fossilturtle said: Was it this little orange thing you were mentioning? This was one of my first fossils I got in 2017 I believe! Yup, that's the one. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Welcome to the forum! I am sure you will like it here, it is a great place to learn more about fossils and to grow a collection. You do have some nice pieces for a beginning collection! I see that Adam was nice enough to ID some of your stuff from Morocco. Well the other things are: The fish are Knightia sp. found in the Green River Formation in Wyoming (Eocene, 50 - 48 mya) The ammonite is probably an Aioloceras besairiei (previously known as Cleoniceras) found in the Mahajanga Province in Madagascar (Cretaceous, 110 mya) The big shark tooth is from Carcharocles megalodon (although you probably already knew that) probably found in either Florida, North or South Carolina (Miocene, 15 - 5 mya) 4 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members fossilturtle Posted December 6, 2020 Author New Members Share Posted December 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, ziggycardon said: Welcome to the forum! I am sure you will like it here, it is a great place to learn more about fossils and to grow a collection. You do have some nice pieces for a beginning collection! I see that Adam was nice enough to ID some of your stuff from Morocco. Well the other things are: The fish are Knightia sp. found in the Green River Formation in Wyoming (Eocene, 50 - 48 mya) The ammonite is probably an Aioloceras besairiei (previously known as Cleoniceras) found in the Mahajanga Province in Madagascar (Cretaceous, 110 mya) The big shark tooth is from Carcharocles megalodon (although you probably already knew that) probably found in either Florida, North or South Carolina (Miocene, 15 - 5 mya) Thank you so much for being so kind to me! It really makes me excited to start this hobby! And thank you for giving a bit more info on my lil collection, I only knew a tad about them but that really helps expand my knowledge! Cheers mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 You're welcome! If a can give you a tip. Try to make some ID-cards for with your fossils or a small word or excell sheet where you put all the info on your specimens. The location where fossils are found, age and scientific name are key information on fossils. When I started collecting fossils I didn't really keep track of all that then, and eventually when the collecting got more serious and I decided that I wanted to catalogue my collection I regretted not to write those things down earlier as it took a long time to gather all that information again. It can probably safe you a whole lot of trouble should you ever delve deeper in this hobby. 2 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members fossilturtle Posted December 6, 2020 Author New Members Share Posted December 6, 2020 48 minutes ago, ziggycardon said: You're welcome! If a can give you a tip. Try to make some ID-cards for with your fossils or a small word of excell sheet where you put all the info on your specimens. The location where fossils are found, age and scientific name are key information on fossils. When I started collecting fossils I didn't really keep track of all that then, and eventually when the collecting got more serious and I decided that I wanted to catalogue my collection I regretted not to write those things down earlier as it took a long time to gather all that information again. It can probably safe you a whole lot of trouble should you ever delve deeper in this hobby. Yay, thank you again for the tips and tricks!!! It is really helpful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gizmo Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandpa Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Hello and welcome to TFF from Austin Tx. It looks like your collection is off to a good start. @ziggycardon gave you some great advise on how to keep track of your collection. Good information will greatly increase the value of a collection. For picts of members fossils also visit the Gallery section of the forum. Some really nice eye-candy there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Welcome to the Forum. We all had to start off small, but it's those tiny steps that get you further in collecting. Nice little collection, by the way. (You'll find we do not drag people here, for any reason.) 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...
snolly50 Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 7 hours ago, fossilturtle said: collection Your pictured fossils are apt example of widely collected, iconic fossils. They are "common," albeit, sought after and highly collectable. Collectors world wide are proud to display pieces like you have accumulated. If you are seeking a broad approach covering a swath of fossil types, your next acquisition might be a mammal bit (e.g. mammoth tusk fragment, horse tooth). Then some plant material would be a nice addition. Beautiful ferns may be acquired to add some truly ancient material. You already have a magnificent start, so obviously, you can move in whatever direction your interest takes you. However, do heed the excellent advice given above, document every possible aspect of your pieces. Including the proper ID, geological and collection information, greatly enhances a collection. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 There is nothing wrong with your small collection. You have some nice examples of iconic fossils. I’m not sure that I could pinpoint the coolest fossil that I have. Cool would be perspective based. What I think is cool, you may not, and many of my fossils are not particularly rare or cool. My favorite fossil is probably this internal cast of a trilobite. It’s not a rare find, but it’s what helped to get me into fossil collecting as a serious hobby, so it holds a special place in my heart, and sits proudly in a place of honor in my display. I see that some of our other members have helped you with IDs and such already so I will finish by saying hello and welcome to TFF and the wonderful world of fossils. 1 The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Hello and welcome to the forum from New York! I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Trilo Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 I was amazed how similar my first collection is to yours. (Just I didn't have any knightia at the time) Welcome from Colorado “If fossils are not "boggling" your mind then you are simply not doing it right” -Ken (digit) "No fossil is garbage, it´s just not completely preserved” -Franz (FranzBernhard) "With hammer in hand, the open horizon of time, and dear friends by my side, what can we not accomplish together?" -Kane (Kane) "We are in a way conquering time, reuniting members of a long lost family" -Quincy (Opabinia Blues) "I loved reading the trip reports, I loved the sharing, I loved the educational aspect, I loved the humor. It felt like home. It still does" -Mike (Pagurus) “The best deal I ever got was getting accepted as a member on The Fossil Forum. Not only got an invaluable pool of knowledge, but gained a loving family as well.” -Doren (caldigger) "it really is nice, to visit the oasis that is TFF" -Tim (fossildude19) "Life's Good! -Adam (Tidgy's Dad) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Kmiecik Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Welcome from Illinois, USA. Mark. Fossil hunting is easy -- they don't run away when you shoot at them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members fossilturtle Posted December 6, 2020 Author New Members Share Posted December 6, 2020 Ahhh thank you everyone who has replied and given me such a warm welcome!! I was so scared my lil collection would be judge yet you all have been so kind and helpful! Not to mention the great tips I have already recieved! I am soooo happy to have joined such a welcoming community!! Thank you all so much for your replies again, I am filled with so much luv <3 I still would love to hear any tips and tricks you guys have so please feel free to continue to post on this thread!!! Hope you are all doing well and I wish you all a lovely day Happy fosslin' 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted December 7, 2020 Share Posted December 7, 2020 17 hours ago, snolly50 said: Your pictured fossils are apt example of widely collected, iconic fossils. Indeed! These are classics! And you have a really good hand, @fossilturtle. Everyone of these is real! Its so easy to run into fakes. Usually, if it is to good or to cheap to be true, its usually not true (=fake, replica, Frankenfossil, etc.). There are rare exceptions, but that area is generally a real minefield*. We have occasionally seen beginner collections here on TFF, that consisted nearly completely of fakes etc. We don´t feel good to disappoint someone, but sometimes we have to do it . Not in your case, of course . * That´s the major reason I only self collect, with very, very few exceptions (at the moment I am counting 4, and all are gifts/prices from TFF members). Have fun and happy collecting! Franz Bernhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members fossilturtle Posted December 18, 2020 Author New Members Share Posted December 18, 2020 On 12/7/2020 at 5:49 PM, FranzBernhard said: Indeed! These are classics! And you have a really good hand, @fossilturtle. Everyone of these is real! Its so easy to run into fakes. Usually, if it is to good or to cheap to be true, its usually not true (=fake, replica, Frankenfossil, etc.). There are rare exceptions, but that area is generally a real minefield*. We have occasionally seen beginner collections here on TFF, that consisted nearly completely of fakes etc. We don´t feel good to disappoint someone, but sometimes we have to do it . Not in your case, of course . * That´s the major reason I only self collect, with very, very few exceptions (at the moment I am counting 4, and all are gifts/prices from TFF members). Have fun and happy collecting! Franz Bernhard Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I am so glad my fossils are real and I believe it is better to hear the truth rather than believing something that is wrong! I love my little collection and I just bought another little annomite! I hope it is real too! I also have some other small pieces I found so feel free to comment if they're real or not hehe! Thank you guys for helping me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FranzBernhard Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Big ammonite looks good to me! But can not help any further with ID etc. All the other fossils look also real, do you have any ID or locality info with them? Franz Bernhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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