New Members manzana Posted April 30 New Members Share Posted April 30 While working on dirt, I came across thousands of rocks that had very similar shape, at fist it seemed like a normal work site, but further looking in to them I realized that they were fossils. Don't know how old they are don't know what animal it is, so I need some help to identify them and see if they are worth anything if so who buys them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearLake Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Where were these found? In Texas? They look like some of our Cretaceous oyster-ish bivalves. If so, they would be 66-100 million years old. If you tell us a state and county, we might be able to figure out the formation and a more precise age. Very nice looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members manzana Posted April 30 Author New Members Share Posted April 30 Found them in fort worth texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClearLake Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 6 minutes ago, manzana said: Found them in fort worth texas. Thanks, right in the heart of Texas Cretaceous rock! A couple more views of that singular one you posted first and we might be able to take a stab at a species. Probably a Texigryphea of some sort. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 (edited) Yes, a bivalve, I would also guess at Texigryphaea, and a coquina as well. Oh, and monetary valuations are forbidden as per the forum rules, I'm afraid. Edited April 30 by Tidgy's Dad Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin Lover Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 29 minutes ago, manzana said: see if they are worth anything if so who buys them Sorry, we don't discuss prices on the forum. Fin Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members manzana Posted April 30 Author New Members Share Posted April 30 Here are some more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 While we don't provide monetary appraisals or discuss prices on the Forum, ... Something something, ... "dime a dozen". These will not make you rich. Welcome to the Forum. 2 1 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...
New Members manzana Posted April 30 Author New Members Share Posted April 30 3 minutes ago, Fin Lover said: Sorry, we don't discuss prices on the forum. Ok. Let's take a different approach, should I keep them or should I leave them here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 As a piece of history, they are collectable. Worth holding onto to teach kids something. These likely date back to the age of the dinosaurs. So, over 65 million years old. I'd find that interesting as a kid. Or, you can donate them to a local school, or library. 2 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...
ClearLake Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 (edited) 7 minutes ago, manzana said: Ok. Let's take a different approach, should I keep them or should I leave them here. Well, that is really a question for you. haha I have boxes of them, but I like to collect fossils. If you like to look at fossils, I would take them home. If you want to make some money, I would keep working at your job and leave them there. Edited April 30 by ClearLake 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 17 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: So, over 65 million years old. I'd find that interesting as a kid. I’d find that interesting as an adult! 1 2 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...
SawTooth Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 2 hours ago, manzana said: Ok. Let's take a different approach, should I keep them or should I leave them here. by "work site" I get the impression that if you don't take them they will be covered up and forgotten about, so you might as well keep them, no one else will get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SawTooth Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 And as stated you can always donate them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 13 hours ago, manzana said: Ok. Let's take a different approach, should I keep them or should I leave them here. my opionion is: if you like it take it at home, look for a good place and: enjoy your piece of history! As mentioned, it will really not make you rich..., but perhaps a little bit more happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now