May be a bone, but strange enamel on it.

[PSchleis]

Another first for me. Whatever it is it seems to be complete. I thought maybe some kind of bone but there is a very enamel like sheen on both sides of it. Sort of an hourglass figure to it.

 

About an inch and a half long. Myrtle Beach, 2022.

 

ideas?

thanks!

Edited January 29, 2022 by PSchleis

[digit]

Definitely seems to be a toe bone. The "enamel" you are seeing seems to be the outer (cortical) surface of the bone that has been polished (possibly river or surf polish). The action of water and fine sand can buff up quite a shine on bone that is solid enough.

 

 

Cheers.

 

-Ken

[PSchleis]

1 minute ago, digit said:

Definitely seems to be a toe bone. The "enamel" you are seeing seems to be the outer (cortical) surface of the bone that has been polished (possibly river or surf polish). The action of water and fine sand can buff up quite a shine on bone that is solid enough.

 

 

Cheers.

 

-Ken

Thanks Ken. Any idea what kind of animal?

[digit]

I'm still learning my toes--most babies get the hang of this before they start crawling.

 

It's a bit worn but there may be enough distinctive features for those who have more than their share of toes to comment. @Al Dente @MarcoSr @Harry Pristis

 

 

Cheers.

 

-Ken

[Rockwood]

I'm not convinced this is complete enough to say anything more than bone.

[Harry Pristis]

I agree that it's a beach-polished phalanx.  If pressed, I would guess it's a sea turtle toe bone.