jkfoam Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 All, I acquired this Mazon Creek, Illinois, fossil with others about 30 years ago in a trade. Unfortunately the trader did not provide me with any identifications and the only label was the location information. I did'nt complain at the time because they included a generous portion of specimen in the deal. If anyone can provide me any information as to the identity of the specimen pictured below I would appreciate it very much. Thanks, JKFoam This shows both halves of the nodule and a scale for size This shows half of the nodule on edge One half of the nodule The other half of the nodule The Eocene is my favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nicholas Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 It is very interesting, I am unsure what it is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracer Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 It's a Tweetie Bird Shamrockensis! Those are DARNED rare! Good thing you got that when you did. I've heard Mason's Creek is being bricked over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roz Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Beautiful, and very detailed. Sorry, I don't know what it is, but the matching sides almost look like wings to me. Welcome to the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkfoam Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 Tracer, you are not the first to see it as a three leaf clover but I don't think so. I don't think clover was part of the Mazon Creek flora. JKFoam The Eocene is my favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracer Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 KO, forget the Shamrockensis - it's a Tweetie Monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenixflood Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 it almost looks like three seperate pieces of a pine cone. You know the little flaps on the side. Who know, could be. So Mazon Creek is in Illinios? I've heard about the place before but never been there. If I would have known that I would have tried to stop there when I was in Illinios. The soul of a Fossil Hunter is one that is seeking, always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kauffy Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 it could be the head of some type of fern? just an idea? perhaps look through some different ferns from Mazon Creek and see if any look like that!? my opinion very interesting "Turn the fear of the unknown into the excitment of possibility!"We dont stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 it could be the head of some type of fern? I believe it is the tip of a particular frond; I've seen an image of something real similar, but can't remember what it was called nor where I saw it . I surfed for a while, but got skunked. There was a link posted recently (in another thread) to a good Pennsylvanian plant ID site; it may have been there. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawooten Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 All,I acquired this Mazon Creek, Illinois, fossil with others about 30 years ago in a trade. Unfortunately the trader did not provide me with any identifications and the only label was the location information. I did'nt complain at the time because they included a generous portion of specimen in the deal. If anyone can provide me any information as to the identity of the specimen pictured below I would appreciate it very much. Thanks, JKFoam This shows both halves of the nodule and a scale for size This shows half of the nodule on edge One half of the nodule The other half of the nodule Well this is a type of clover that grew during the cretaceous period and it is called Marsileaceae and Fossil range: Lower Cretaceous[1] to recent Here is a web site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsileaceae The best days are spent collecting fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 Well this is a type of clover that grew during the cretaceous period and it is called Marsileaceae andFossil range: Lower Cretaceous[1] to recent Here is a web site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marsileaceae Mazon Creek is Pennsylvanian. "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFossils Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 All,I acquired this Mazon Creek, Illinois, fossil with others about 30 years ago in a trade. Unfortunately the trader did not provide me with any identifications and the only label was the location information. I did'nt complain at the time because they included a generous portion of specimen in the deal. If anyone can provide me any information as to the identity of the specimen pictured below I would appreciate it very much. Thanks, JKFoam This shows both halves of the nodule and a scale for size This shows half of the nodule on edge One half of the nodule The other half of the nodule Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFossils Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hello, I am new to the forum and noticed your post regarding the identification of your Mazon Creek fossil. It is a type of foliage named Annularia stellata. Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommabetts Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 It is cool looking, what ever it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkfoam Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Hello, I am new to the forum and noticed your post regarding the identification of your Mazon Creek fossil.It is a type of foliage named Annularia stellata. Hope that helps. RCFossil, Thanks for the identification. JKFoam The Eocene is my favorite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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