Fossilized Coral

[Kimber]

This is a piece of coral I found in my first pile of dirt. I've tried everything to clean the black stuff off. Even soaked it for a week. Any ideas.

Last 2 photos.  

Thanks Kimber 

[Kane]

To my eye this looks like a nice cluster of crystals on some minerals, but not a fossil.

[Kimber]

Back side. 

[Kimber]

11 minutes ago, Kane said:

To my eye this looks like a nice cluster of crystals on some minerals, but not a fossil.

I added the back side. This came out of a huge pile of fossils. Most of these piece came out of the same pile. All coral. Are they fossils?

[Kane]

The additional photos make this clearly scleractinian coral. Very nice! The crystal cluster is quite interesting. Some of our Florida folks should be by shortly

[Kimber]

2 minutes ago, Kane said:

The additional photos make this clearly scleractinian coral. Very nice! The crystal cluster is quite interesting. Some of our Florida folks should be by shortly

Thank you 😊 

[Kimber]

Another piece from that pile. Can't get it clean either. 

[Fossildude19]

Beautiful and interesting pieces!  

[Brandy Cole]

I can't help with cleaning tips, but these are very beautiful pieces!

[Kimber]

2 hours ago, Brandy Cole said:

I can't help with cleaning tips, but these are very beautiful pieces!

Thank you 😊 

[Shellseeker]

Look up Calcite Crystal transformations of large clams from Ruck's Pit in South Central Florida.

 

You have some gorgeous pieces , much different on what is being attached /transformed

[Kimber]

Thank you!