Buddie11 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 I'm a total rookie. Forgot to attach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Welcome to the Forum. Where was this found, and what is the size? This information can help us to narrow down what aged sediments this was found in, and what the likely candidates are. Also, could you please take shots from different angles for us? Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "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...
Buddie11 Posted December 16, 2012 Author Share Posted December 16, 2012 It was found near drumheller alberta. Just curious to know what it's is. Calcium buildup on petrified wood? I don't know looks cool though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 It could be that, I have some pieces from there that are partially replaced or coated in silica (agate), but I'd like to see more pics to be sure, especially straight down on the end of the apparently-cylindrical part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 It reminds me a bit of a calcified algae 'rind' on wood, ala Blue Forest petrified wood from Wyoming. Whatever it is, it's real pretty! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie11 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 More pics,hope they help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I'm still not sure but my best guess, given where you found it, is pet./silicified wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie11 Posted December 17, 2012 Author Share Posted December 17, 2012 Discovered magnifying app,this is the other end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 I'm gonna go wioth petrified wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejd Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Yes I agree. I have seen that same thing while hunting around drumheller. A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie11 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 Thanks for the responses. I found other pieces of wood that look ,well like wood. What makes this look completely different? Is the buildup because it is older or it was faced with different elements? Like I said before I'm a rookie,just find it very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I see a wolf. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rejd Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I see a wolf. Hahaha, nice one. The rare and eluse wolf fossil! A fossil hunter needs sharp eyes and a keen search image, a mental template that subconsciously evaluates everything he sees in his search for telltale clues. -Richard E. Leakey http://prehistoricalberta.lefora.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranha Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 I see a wolf. You probably aced the fossil Rorschach test... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddie11 Posted December 18, 2012 Author Share Posted December 18, 2012 See I knew I had something special. Friggan wolf who would have thunk it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CH4ShotCaller Posted December 18, 2012 Share Posted December 18, 2012 Very nice, parts appear to be 'opalized'. Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new. -Albert Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donckey Posted December 19, 2012 Share Posted December 19, 2012 Yes it looks like opal or chalcedoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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