minnbuckeye Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 My brother-inlaw recently purchased a pearl necklace for his wife in Holland, Michigan. Included with the purchase was this "fossil" oyster. Any thoughts on whether it is a fossil or as to a more definitive ID if it is. He has been bitten by the fossil bug with this. Very surprising for this individual! Preview attachment IMG_1921.JPG IMG_1921.JPG 1.2 MB Preview attachment IMG_1922.JPG IMG_1922.JPG 1.1 MB Preview attachment IMG_1923.JPG IMG_1923.JPG 1.1 MB Preview attachment IMG_1925.JPG IMG_1925.JPG 1.8 MB Preview attachment IMG_1930.JPG IMG_1930.JPG 1.3 MB Preview attachment IMG_1929.JPG IMG_1929.JPG 1.6 MB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Links are asking me to sign in to Google to view them. Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 From my view, I see the images. I am assuming you can't? What do I do to correct this. It is my first post since the change in format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Ammonite Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I also can't see the images that are hosted on Google. Try putting all the images on your computer then using the edit button on your first post to add the photos from your computer. My goal is to leave no stone or fossil unturned. See my Arizona Paleontology Guide link The best single resource for Arizona paleontology anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 Thanks, will try after work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 See if these come thru. Sorry about picture quality. I have to work with what I was given. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Very cool, whatever it is! :-) The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Edited September 7, 2016 by minnbuckeye get rid of duplicates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) Hi there minnbuckeye! I can now see your pictures, and I think you may have a large saltwater clam (Tridacna sp.). As for whether or not it's a fossil - I don't know. It looks like a fossil - is it really heavy, like rock? This particular genus still exists today - I saw a bunch off the beach on Lizard Island in Australia - they're beautiful! Monica Edited September 7, 2016 by Monica 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnbuckeye Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 I am having difficulty removing pics. Sorry about the duplications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Today's version looks fossilized but not sure where was it found if you know? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 1 hour ago, Monica said: Hi there minnbuckeye! I can now see your pictures, and I think you may have a large saltwater clam (Tridacna sp.). As for whether or not it's a fossil - I don't know. It looks like a fossil - is it really heavy, like rock? This particular genus still exists today - I saw a bunch off the beach on Lizard Island in Australia - they're beautiful! Monica I also thought about that kind of clam. In french it is called a "bénitier" that means font, because they were used as fonts in churchs. 3 "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Looks like a Tridacna, to me also. I agree with Monica. http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/topic/67883-what-is-this-oyster/ 2 " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Dente Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 This is a true oyster. I'm guessing it is from Peru, there used to be quite a few on the market being labelled as coming from the Miocene of Peru. The hinge are is wrong for Tridacna- see image below. Here is a Peruvian oyster from this web site- http://www.johnbetts-fineminerals.com/jhbnyc/mineralmuseum/picshow.php?id=42839 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abyssunder Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) There are lot of red flags for the oysters on the market being labelled as coming from the Miocene of Peru. Misspelled names of locality (Casamarca, Casamarea), geological age (Miocene,Jurassic). The fossils of Cajamarca region of Peru look to be from Cretaceous. The Cajamarca beds and the Cajamarca Formation are Turonian in age. More details in Journal of South American Earth Sciences 19 (2005) 325–342 Cretaceous bivalves from Ecuador and northern Peru - Annie V. Dhondta, Etienne Jaillard.pdf The specimen posted by Al Dente looks close to Nicaisolopha nicaisei, for example - Plate 2, Figs. 3,4,5 of the document. Edited September 7, 2016 by abyssunder 4 " We are not separate and independent entities, but like links in a chain, and we could not by any means be what we are without those who went before us and showed us the way. " Thomas Mann My Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 22 hours ago, fifbrindacier said: In french it is called a "bénitier" that means font, because they were used as fonts in churchs. Ahhh I had to look that up its a Baptismal Font now I understand they must be beautiful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 I have a document in french an english, a little old but it could interest you : http://horizon.documentation.ird.fr/exl-doc/pleins_textes/pleins_textes_7/b_fdi_51-52/010019744.pdf 2 "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stingray Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Je vous remercie madame 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifbrindacier Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 15 hours ago, Stingray said: Je vous remercie madame De rien, je vous en prie Monsieur. "On ne voit bien que par le coeur, l'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux." (Antoine de Saint-Exupéry) "We only well see with the heart, the essential is invisible for the eyes." In memory of Doren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now