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Post by jamesp on May 4, 2013 5:56:57 GMT -5
Maybe in an attempt to bait me and get my location,Fossilman is on my trail.This arrived yesterday.What a bizzare device this critter must have been.Imagine what this would have looked like had it silicified w/those fine western colors   Thanks Micheal-it is amazing |
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on May 4, 2013 6:24:33 GMT -5
Holy moly that's a nice one!
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Post by jamesp on May 4, 2013 6:34:40 GMT -5
It is cooold and rainy here in Atlanta Donnie.All weekend.I hope you are having great weather down on that Florida key.That is the most intense sun radiation I have ever experienced,guess it's the clean ocean air.
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Post by Dicky the Rockhunter on May 4, 2013 8:57:23 GMT -5
really nice ! how big is it and where?
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Post by jamesp on May 4, 2013 9:12:07 GMT -5
The bounty or the baculite?:>That one is 2" x 3".I have never had one.It is unique.
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Post by bhiatt on May 4, 2013 9:14:39 GMT -5
That is cool looking. Has the same pattern as some ammonites Ive seen.
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Post by Fossilman on May 4, 2013 9:21:30 GMT -5
Glad you like it James.......That baculite is from the "Bearpaw" Formation in Montana,its 375,000,000 years old....
I have many of them.....They are the coolest when cut lengthwise......
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Post by keystonecops on May 4, 2013 9:30:06 GMT -5
Watch it James! Hes tryn to bait ya. Them baculites are kewl. Need to get my garage cleaned out so I can get to my buffer and polish the outside of mine. Later Clyde
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Post by Pat on May 4, 2013 10:37:09 GMT -5
 Looks like you took the bait! Baculite is the only fossil I have ever bought; it was polished and beautiful. Still is.
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Post by jamesp on May 4, 2013 11:01:57 GMT -5
This particular section shows the complex joint on both sides.It is in exceptional condition.I will get hauled in for this one anytime.I will get on that soon Fossilman.
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Post by Dicky the Rockhunter on May 4, 2013 11:24:08 GMT -5
that is really terrific wish I had it! The largest I have found is 6 inches across and 4 inches thick and was who knows ? inches long . See pic note the joint structure on the end and that it is pearlite covered but in real life can also the sutures you have so beautifully pictured.  Found them at the excavation of a foundation for a MC Donald's n Colo Springs. Find thousands at Bakelite mesa in Pueblo , Co . Dicky |
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Post by jamesp on May 4, 2013 11:59:31 GMT -5
I am amazed at the detail Dicky.It was a no brainer for a photo shoot.Must have been a lot of them in that area you mention.Maybe they were as common as squid.Conditions were favorable in your area for preservation.I wonder if they roamed the entire ocean?
Thanks for sharing,post more if get time.
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Post by Fossilman on May 4, 2013 15:07:03 GMT -5
My largest one in length is over 14 inches..Found it 25 years ago......I have some smaller ones that are bigger around than my fist too...
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Post by jamesp on May 4, 2013 17:08:30 GMT -5
Something from a science fiction movie.I best keep it in a container at night.One that long could get around your neck:>
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Post by beefjello on May 5, 2013 13:05:18 GMT -5
I really like the leaf patterns on this, way cool!
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Looks like you took the bait!
