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May 26, 2024 · Introduction The Hell Creek Formation (HCF) is a geologic unit deposited during the Maastrichtian of the Late Cretaceous (ca. 66 million years ago) in North America, …

Jan 11, 2025 · I have 40 year extensive collection of silicified/geodized invertebrate fossils from Monroe County Indiana. In the coming days and weeks I will upload some of my self-collected …

Feb 9, 2019 · The Advanced Dinosaur Egg Guide Please share this with those who have egg questions. When possible, technical terms were avoided or defined. Every effort has been …

Feb 18, 2025 · I am trying to figure out how to best store my fossils. I was thinking air-tight plastic containers with polyester padding and maybe silica packets for moisture. I was keeping them …

Jun 20, 2024 · These fossils are from Southern Indiana, Charlestown, IN, 14-Mile Creek area. The Cones fossils below have a cone shape from the side, the top of the cone is round, the cone …

Apr 2, 2018 · Stumbled on this site and remembered I had an account that I haven't used for a while. Five years later, I thought I'd post an update. Shark Tooth Island is located in …

Is It Real? How to Recognize Fossil Fabrications This forum is devoted to illuminating the pitfalls to be avoided when considering the purchase of fossils. From fabrications to restorations, this …

Aug 24, 2022 · Stopped in Chippokes State Park on my way to Norfolk VA. It is a historical plantation on the banks of the James River. Fossil collecting is legal and encouraged , …

Sep 15, 2024 · Fossils can become silicified, i.e. turned into quartz or "achatized" due to a process called permineralization. The sample you are showing us is in my opinion however not …