Kyle.lodge Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 So found this today in our stream and never seen anything like it. Originally thought it was a plant or bit of wood however is definitely stone/mineral/bone after the teeth test. Our best guess is a stalactite however we have no clue. If anyone can give us a rock ID or a fossil ID would love to know more. It’s just over an inch in length no more then 35mm with a hole/tube going through it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Ironstone nodule, I think. 3 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...
Kyle.lodge Posted August 26, 2022 Author Share Posted August 26, 2022 We had a look at that possibility online and think the colours are right but haven’t found anything that looks remotely similar or that explains the hole that runs through from one end. However a point I should of raised is the ground that surrounds this stream is red mud. I have cleaned it but may be stained Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Well, it could be a root cast, or a burrow, but sometimes ironstone concretions form weird shapes. It's not bone, tooth or obvious plant remains. Ironstone nodule/concretion fits best. 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...
JohnJ Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 4 hours ago, Kyle.lodge said: However a point I should of raised is the ground that surrounds this stream is red mud. Red mud suggests a high iron content, making ironstone concretions of all shapes more likely. 1 The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle.lodge Posted August 27, 2022 Author Share Posted August 27, 2022 Cheers guys appreciate the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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