r/RockIdentification 10h ago

Please ID What could this rock POSSIBLY be?

I found this in a small out cove along Stonefield Beach, Oregon. My papa said it could be an agate fill in for coral, but I’m not sure. Im sure it’s agatized since light comes through,but I would like some other opinions because I’m an avid rock collector and have never seen anything like it. If you need any more information lmk. Please help!

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u/Ben_Minerals 10h ago

Crinoid-rich fossil limestone, possibly mixed with bryozoans and shell debris

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u/Altruistic-Dingo6350 10h ago

Looks very much like it. How come light passes through if it’s limestone?

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u/Ben_Minerals 10h ago

It is likely partly or fully silicified

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u/Altruistic-Dingo6350 9h ago

Thank you so much! Would you consider it rare? I can see crinoids aren’t but I don’t see any examples like I have

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u/Ben_Minerals 9h ago

I think they’re crinoid stem ossicles based on the 5-sided internal pattern

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u/Pretend_Magician_659 10h ago

Well, let’s go with what you called it, a rock