Kehbe Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I have always been curious about the difference between fossilized wood and petrified wood and have done a little bit of research on the subject and have found this explanation about as simple and easy for the average amature hunter, aka "me", to understand. http://geology.about.com/cs/basics_life/f/faq5petrify.htm I have found a lot of fossil wood over the years and won't bother posting to many pictures unless someone is interested in seeing them. I have found some really unusual pieces. I will however post one I just found a couple weeks ago that I thought was neat! I found this in an eroded hillside just outside of Leavenworth, Ks. sticking halfway out of a yellowish clay like soil. I have no idea what age or deposit it is from and just thought it was a nice piece. It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. Charles Darwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) The Leavenworth, Kansas area is Pennsylvanian in age I would use the term "fossil" to describe the wood . Edited October 7, 2011 by Indy Flash from the Past (Show Us Your Fossils)MAPS Fossil Show Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost1066 Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I wouldn't mind see what you find. Since we don't have that here it is fun to look at what others come in with. Pics are good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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