Mystery Fossil Found In The Rocky Mountains of Jasper

[ChrisZey]

I found this unique fossil/rock specimen part way up a mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta. Any idea what this could be?

[Fossildude19]

Looks more geologic than biologic, to me.   

[ChrisZey]

6 hours ago, Fossildude19 said:

Looks more geologic than biologic, to me.   

Ok, good to know! Any idea what type of rock it could be? I’ll include another image below that hopefully shows the strange texture of the bottom right part of this specimen in particular (almost like rounded thin layers stacked on top of eachother. An interesting colour and sheen as well, haven’t seen one like this before). 

[Gottafindemall]

Looks really cool! 

Edited June 24 by Gottafindemall

[Rockwood]

8 hours ago, Fossildude19 said:

Looks more geologic than biologic, to me.   

Now that you mention it, the second photo down does look like a sectioned view of slickensides. The curving is different than what I've seen, but easily explained by complex faulting. 

[FranzBernhard]

14 hours ago, ChrisZey said:

a mountain in Jasper National Park, Alberta.

Is it allowed to take anything there?
Franz Bernhard

[Isotelus2883]

No.

[ChrisZey]

Thanks for the replies Rockwood and Gottafindemall.

Interesting, good input Rockwood. 

Does anyone have any idea what type of mineral/rock this would be given it’s unique colouring and shape?

[Ludwigia]

2 hours ago, ChrisZey said:

Thanks for the replies Rockwood and Gottafindemall.

Interesting, good input Rockwood. 

Does anyone have any idea what type of mineral/rock this would be given it’s unique colouring and shape?

 

If you know the exact location, then it might be possible to research the stratigraphy and lithology and maybe answer the question.

[Rockwood]

2 hours ago, ChrisZey said:

Does anyone have any idea what type of mineral/rock this would be given it’s unique colouring and shape?

My guess would be a silicate mineral with iron oxide providing the color.  

[ynot]

3 hours ago, ChrisZey said:

Does anyone have any idea what type of mineral/rock this would be given it’s unique colouring and shape?

I have seen some missive mica structures that look like this. Can You flake any off with your fingernail or a pin?