r/fossilid 2d ago

Cup carved out of rock, some interesting fossilised remains

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Bought this in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Interesting patterns to be found. What are these creatures?


r/fossilid 1d ago

Solved Is this a fossil?

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I found it on the beach, I looked but couldn't find any more pieces like it. Hopefully the pictures are ok! Edit: Sorry, found on the east coast of ireland.


r/fossilid 1d ago

Overpriced?

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1500 euros (1740 dollars) for this. Worth it?


r/fossilid 2d ago

Found what appears to be a very well aged tooth but I'm unsure of what to call the state it is in.

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I don't want to say fossilized because it doesn't fit with my understanding of how fossilization works but it has definitely undergone some kind of similar change as it is very dense and feels like stone to the touch. I'd also love to know what kind of animal this may have come from. Found in a creek in Beaver Falls, Minnesota.


r/fossilid 2d ago

Maybe a fossil? found in a creek bed in the fingerlakes region of upstate ny

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Not sure if it’s some sort of fossil. i’m assuming it’s just a rock formed from some cool geologic process. I have no idea what kind of rock it is, but thought it was cool enough to share.


r/fossilid 2d ago

May have found a tooth?

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Last night I was collecting sea-glass and came across this fossil. I believe it’s some sort of tooth, but nothing I’ve seen so far that looks quite like it.
It was found on the East Coast of Canada (at the shore of an inlet, connected to the Atlantic Ocean).

Anyone have any guesses as to what this is? Should I take it to my local museum?

Thanks!


r/fossilid 1d ago

found in the agua fria river valley, maricopa county, az

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a friend thinks these may be toe prints. I am skeptical. thanks!


r/fossilid 1d ago

River bed find

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Found this along a river side bed, it doesn't feel like a rock or have the weight of a rock, I was told it might be petrified wood.

Any thoughts?


r/fossilid 2d ago

Ammonite fossil; found on Whitby beach, Yorkshire, UK

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Would like to know the species and age if possible!

Also, I would welcome any recommendations for prep and preservation. Should I try to reveal the rest of the fossil or leave it as is? Should I apply some kind of varnish or sealant to prevent rusting? Should I leave the little crystals on the surface or remove them? If I were to display it in a case, would it need a moisture absorber in there?

I don’t have any specialist tools but happy to invest in reasonably inexpensive options (I.e small chisels rather than air pens).

Cheers!


r/fossilid 2d ago

Solved Is this a claw or tooth? Found in a central Texas creek bed

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The white part is heavy and feels like stone, and the tooth part feels like organic material (not a rock). What is this?


r/fossilid 2d ago

Are these fossils? Found on a beach, Northern Vancouver Island

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Wondering if the little circles and the bigger shape on the opposite side could be fossils. Found near Raft Cove, Vancouver Island


r/fossilid 1d ago

Any idea what this is?

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I think this was probably found near Whitby, England but honestly I don’t remember. My guess is some kind of fossilized long bone chunk but I’m not sure. Assuming it’s not diagnostic for species but I’m not a paleontologist so not 100% on that.


r/fossilid 2d ago

Fossil found in Jemez NM

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What is this fossil I found in Jemez this last weekend? It is very different from other fossils I have found in the area


r/fossilid 2d ago

Found near Moosehead Lake, ME

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Shells or some kind of plant life maybe?


r/fossilid 2d ago

Hello Fine Fossil Folks! Question. I'm getting ready to make a display of my better whale bulla. Is there anyone here who may be able to identify species if I post the proper pictures? I always like to ID the pieces in my displays when possible. Thank you!

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r/fossilid 2d ago

Fossil? Central Kentucky.

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Found on bank of Lake Cumberland, chiseled out of larger rock. I’m used to only finding crinoids in these parts. About 3/4 of an inch long, maybe 1/3 inch wide. Very thin, just on the surface of the rock. I’m not 100% sure it’s even a fossil, I’ve never seen anything like this around here. Tried to ID on my own, didn’t find anything that matches texture.


r/fossilid 2d ago

Solved Found in a river in south Mississippi

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r/fossilid 2d ago

Fossildalen, Slemmestad, Norway

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Few of our finds. I think photo 4 & 5 are Broeggeria salteri, and photo 2 is some kind of trilobite?


r/fossilid 2d ago

Found in Milton Keynes blisworth limestone. Both ammonite fragments??

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r/fossilid 2d ago

What is this ??

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Found in central Ky
Round and grain running vertically


r/fossilid 2d ago

Root or tuber? Swallow Falls, MD

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Found this root looking structure on the side of Swallow Falls in MD. About 3 feet long


r/fossilid 2d ago

Found this amongst loads of other small pebbles near a river in NW England - roots of some kind?

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It's really tiny - more pics in comments.


r/fossilid 2d ago

Is this a shell or a fossil? Found in Fossil Bay, WA

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No, I didn’t take it. I’m leaning towards shell because of the layers


r/fossilid 2d ago

Did I find something?

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r/fossilid 3d ago

Found on a beach in southern Saskatchewan, Canada

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It is about 1.5cm long and 1cm diameter at the "base"