topic Re: FOSSIL ? in Clothing, Arts, Crafts & Hobbies

FOSSIL ?

mollymic33 — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 00:03:46 GMT

Hello is there anyone here that can advise me on what I think is a Fossil

It weighs 1143 g

18cm X 17cm

It seems that only one photo can be attached

Thank you.

Molly

kopenhagen5 — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 01:57:13 GMT

Select reply and you can add more photos.

Looks like the shape of a Nautilus.

What size is it ?

mollymic33 — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 04:23:13 GMT

18cm diameter weighs over 1kg

it is about 1" thick 1.5 in some places

kopenhagen5 — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 05:18:39 GMT

Sorry, just realised you had the size in the OP.

Could be about the size of a Nautilus and perhaps coral encrusted or just fossilized.

mollymic33 — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:47:06 GMT

It looks as though it might be an open clam

mollymic33 — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:48:10 GMT

mollymic33 — Sat, 26 Nov 2016 21:48:55 GMT

kopenhagen5 — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 08:22:34 GMT

Yes looks like you are closer to the mark.

mollymic33 — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 11:28:41 GMT

Thank you for your replies

mollymic33 — Sun, 27 Nov 2016 11:44:52 GMT

I found this Prehistoric Clam Shell do you think my one could be like this ?

kopenhagen5 — Sun, 04 Dec 2016 22:46:43 GMT

Sorry just saw your question.

Yes it does look very similar and perhaps yours is coral encrusted.

If you are in a major city, it might be worthwhile to take it into the main library or any place that displays a lot of sea like fossils.

Here in Melbourne Gardenworld has a couple of experts on fossils, you could even email pics and ask.