Shellseeker Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 I picked up this 33mm fossil yesterday throwing it into a bag to donate to kids. Sorting this afternoon, I saw a graininess in the tip and thought "Do tines have grain?" It took me a little time to discount tusk material. It is probably still deer time but figured I would get it confirmed here. The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAshBee Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Looks like a deer tine to me! That center shot where it's broken shows the vesicles that are seen in the center of antlers. Nice one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpevahouse Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 Looks old and very similar to deer antler sections I own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Thanks for both responses. Deer tine was my 1st impression, but I had never really focused on the grain/texture or "vesicles" . I will now recognize the texture when I see it again. SS The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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