Fossil or what ?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by johnnycb09, Sep 17, 2014.

  1. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

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    Ive had this thing forever,and never really figured out WHAT it is . Its about 2 1/2 inches long. ANY ideas are gratefully recieved. Sorry if its the wrong board,I wasn't sure where to ask.
     
    johnnycb09, Sep 17, 2014
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  2. Tauriel

    Tauriel Active Member

    yes a fossil. I think it's an Orthoceras fossil.

    Orthoceras Fossils. Orthoceras are dated to the lower Ordovician to Triassic ages (500 to 190 million years ago). They are ancestors to the modern day squid. The Orthoceras ranged in size from a few inches in length to over six feet.
     
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  3. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    I think your exactly right ! Thank you ! That is so cool to think it could be 400 million years old,isnt it ?
     
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  4. Tauriel

    Tauriel Active Member

    crazy! when you ponder the age. Humans are but a bleep in time.
     
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