fossils4fun Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Ok, I found these in different locations and they just looked so similar I kept them. I really think they are probably nothing but rocks that look similar, just wanted to make sure, thanks so much for taking the time to look at my stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossils4fun Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Here's the last picture, I had trouble loading before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaier Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I don't see any sign that these are fossils. What features attracted you to pick them up? I don't know bone, so unless somebody comes along and says they are bone fragments, I would have to say "rocks". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossils4fun Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Thanks, I just wanted to make sure because they looked similar in shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raggedy Man Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 The left piece looks like it was formed from sedimentation and appears to have something in it by the looks of the first photo. The second piece looks like sandstone. The shape the share is intriguing. As my knowledge of fossils found in your area is little to none, I'd treat my opinion as highly subjective. ...I'm back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmaier Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Oh, I get it. The "V" notch in both of them. In your area I would definately be on the look out for indian artifacts, and maybe those are some? The indians made many tools, not all of which are known and even the ones that ARE known, their purpose is often speculation. The fact they both have a "V" notch and were found near to each other is odd, and lends itself to the idea they are not natural and were made on purpose. I don't see any obvious signs of them being "worked". So, it is possible those are indian artifacts, but I don't see glaring evidence in favor of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossils4fun Posted September 12, 2014 Author Share Posted September 12, 2014 Thank you, I really appreciate all the opinions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_l Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 I have never looked there but from publications, Arkansas has very nice Mississippian fossils I believe in the Northwestern part of the state. Howard_L http://triloman.wix.com/kentucky-fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossils4fun Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 Yes, I live in the northwest part and there are lots of coral and trace fossils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_l Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Sounds like the Mississippian, be on the look for cephalopods, Some geology students found a very large straight one around there. Howard_L http://triloman.wix.com/kentucky-fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossils4fun Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 I have only collected for 1 year. I'm sorry, I don't know a lot about fossils. I did however get a couple of books today and looked up cephalopods. I have one that is about 1 1/2" across, it is very deteriorated and it doesn't have ridges around, it seems smooth. I will be on the look for more this fall. I have had a wonderful time with this new hobby and this forum is really wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_l Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Great you should be able to find gastropods and brachiopods as well. If they occur like they do in Kentucky they are commonly found in siderite nodules, they look like big round reddish brown eggs or bowing balls. People around here keep saying they found dinosaurs eggs. You can look at my gallery or my web site, I have a lot of examples of Mississippian fossils that should be very similar to ones you might be able to find. Good luck. Howard_L http://triloman.wix.com/kentucky-fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossils4fun Posted September 13, 2014 Author Share Posted September 13, 2014 That sounds great, Thanks so much, it's been wonderful talking to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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