MrBones Posted August 1, 2021 Share Posted August 1, 2021 Hello everyone! I haven't posted here in a long while, mostly due to lack of finds. I dug this out of my collection, and wondered what it could be. It looked like some form of calcite, but has an oddly organic shape. I also noticed that it has some small fossils, possibly shells, attached to the bottom. It came from Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, near the foot of Jebel Hafeet. I am not sure of the age, but I assume it is Miocene. I have found many numulites close to the location, as well as gastropod steinkerns, and urchins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBones Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Here are some more pictures to help show the shape. The backside is completely flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone Hunter Posted August 3, 2021 Share Posted August 3, 2021 Looks like calcite, did you try the vinegar test to see if it fizzes? Interesting fossil on the end so hope someone can ID it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBones Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 7 minutes ago, Lone Hunter said: Looks like calcite, did you try the vinegar test to see if it fizzes? Interesting fossil on the end so hope someone can ID it. Thanks, me too! Yes, it does fizz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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