Sunday, May 22, 2011
Silurian Cephalopod Imprint
This Silurian cephalopod imprint was found in Jennings County, Indiana maybe the Laurel Dolomite (in a layer below the Waldron Shale). It reminds me of the Dawsonoceras.
Labels:
cephalopod,
silurian
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Southern Indiana Minerals
Calcite is one of the most prevalent minerals found in the state of Indiana. These first two pictures show clusters of honey colored calcite crystals with remnants of pink dolomite. The third picture shows the reverse with a large concentration of pink dolomite with two calcite crystals. These minerals were found years ago in Harrison County, Indiana.
They are for sale on eBay CLICK HERE, CLICK HERE, and HERE.
In addition, two other minerals are for sale an UV light fluorescent wernerite var. scapolite FOUND HERE from Canada and pyrophyllite with hematite from Graves Mountain, Georgia CLICK HERE.
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| Honey colored calcite crystal - Corydon, Indiana |
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| Pink dolomite with calcite crystals - Corydon, Indiana |
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| Wernerite (var. scapolite) from Otter Bay, Canada |
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| Wernerite (var. scapolite) from Otter Bay, Canada under LW UV light |
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| Pyrophyllite with hematite - Graves Mountain, Georgia |
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Scenophyllum conigerum? Horn Coral
The Scenophyllum conigerum? horn coral found in the Jeffersonville Limestone of Jefferson County, Kentucky. This animal existed in the Middle Devonian Period. The Louisville, Kentucky area is known for its Devonian coral fossils with over 200 species identified.
Thanks to Alan for the identification.
Labels:
devonian,
horn coral,
Jeffersonville Limestone,
Kentucky
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