New Members CatskillsExplorer Posted April 29, 2023 New Members Share Posted April 29, 2023 I have dozens of native artifacts that are tooled from this material. I'm wondering if it's fossilized bone? I just read to lick the fossil and if it sticks to your tongue, it's bone. I'm embarrassed to talk about licking rocks in my first post, but It is definitely sticking to my tongue, much more than any others I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I'm thinking it is not fossil bone. The lick test is a bit imprecise as just about any rock with porous texture will stick to the tongue. It's okay to confess to licking rocks -- we're all friends here. 2 ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members CatskillsExplorer Posted April 29, 2023 Author New Members Share Posted April 29, 2023 I'll make an alternate post about all the other culturally significant objects I licked today. When I have time and better service I will put better pics up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Members CatskillsExplorer Posted April 29, 2023 Author New Members Share Posted April 29, 2023 See the scoop that's removed from the bottom pic? Kinda looks like how bone would flake off - notice the striations in it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kane Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Sounds good. We have a healthy number of NY collectors on here, and they will be much better in providing more pinpoint identification than I could. ...How to Philosophize with a Hammer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 I don't think this is bone. Looks more like limestone or chert, to me. Not seeing any bone texture or morphology. 1 2 Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 IPFOTM -- MAY - 2024 _________________________________________________________________________________ "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...
New Members CatskillsExplorer Posted April 29, 2023 Author New Members Share Posted April 29, 2023 I'm moving out of my house today, which was supposed to mean packing all day. Instead I spent two hours licking rocks. This is why I have no friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 2 hours ago, Kane said: It's okay to confess to licking rocks -- we're all friends here. I got a good chuckle from this! The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hadrosauridae Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 4 hours ago, CatskillsExplorer said: ..... I just read to lick the fossil and if it sticks to your tongue, it's bone. I'm embarrassed to talk about licking rocks in my first post, ..... Welcome to the forum. Now please stop licking rocks. 1 Professional fossil preparation services at Red Dirt Fossils, LLC. https://reddirtfossils.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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