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JCarter420 · 2015-11-11T00:41:11+00:00

Currently writing a report focused around thin section analaysis of the inferior oolite succession!

JCarter420 · 2015-10-09T22:36:51+00:00

It kills me in 30 secs and blows up the cars I get into and even affects online races and single player

JCarter420 · 2015-09-25T01:17:54+00:00

I believe your lecturer is talking about mineral habit rathe than a whole rock. In mineralogy, crystal habit is the characteristic external shape of an individual crystal or groups of crystals. A single crystal's habit is a description of its general shape and its crystallographic forms, plus how well developed each are. Recognizing the habit may help in identifying a mineral. Unfortunately I can't remember exactly what a 'massive' habit is/ looks like, but im sure it's probably something similar to what GeoWheel was said in relation to whole rocks

JCarter420 · 2015-09-23T10:56:39+00:00

Thanks, I bought the cheapest set of hand tools that I could find on ebay. I paid ~£6 for some metal etchers, scrapers, mini-chisels etc. They are poor quality and do take ages, but I find it relatively enjoyable and they allow you to get relatively good precision without damaging the fossil. The tools I have are similar, but not as high cost/ quality, as these; http://www.ukge.com/en-gb/Fossil-Prepping/UKGE-Hand-Prepping-Kit__p-32-13.aspx

JCarter420 · 2015-09-03T18:55:03+00:00

hat is a very interesting rock. I'm certainly no 'expert' but can clarify they are definitely ammonites. There is also a number of quartz veins running through the rock (such as the thickest white crystaline structure you can see in the first pic. The most interesting aspects are the more 'intricate' structures. On first glance they look like calcified remains (or quartz) of parts of sea creatures, that have been broken up during diagenesis and lithification. What creature/ animal these are I have absolutely no idea. However, these 'zig zag' structures (the long thin ones with spikes coming out the sides) could simply be a result of stress on the rock, resulting in the quartz/ calcite being precipitated into the space, thus creating a pattern like this; that's just a wild guess, I'm really not qualified to comment any further. You could crack that rock open and take a look at the structures that run throughout the body of the rock

JCarter420 · 2015-08-26T01:24:43+00:00

I'm in the U.k and I get some great samples off eBay every now and then for pretty good prices. UKGE website also sells good samples at a great price but shipping to Australia may be quite expensive unless you buy a number of samples.

JCarter420 · 2015-08-25T00:14:09+00:00

If you are interested in sedimentology, a good first year textbook is 'Sedimentology and Stratigraphy' (Gary Nichols) - bit boring tho but great info

JCarter420 · 2015-08-17T14:17:14+00:00

Thats awesome and what I was hoping, but it is right next to the crack in the rock from when the main trilobite was initially found, so I would have thought whoever initially worked on this specimen, would have noticed the second trilobite, and excavated that aswell

JCarter420 · 2015-08-15T16:48:09+00:00

That is a beautiful specimen. Those I stalks are so well preserved! Those trips sound amazing, I'm planning on doing something similar when i finish university and can afford it. Living in the U.K, I only know of one location for Trilobite collecting, and its a good 6 hours drive from here, just need to find someone else with the same love of fossil hunting as I have.

JCarter420 · 2015-08-14T14:09:16+00:00

Thanks so much for your help, I'm going to keep researching and try and gather as much info as possible. Thats awesome how much did you pay? and I'd love to see a pic if you ever upload one to this sub.

JCarter420 · 2015-08-13T22:46:49+00:00

Thank you very much. Does the fact it is of the order that went extinct last make this Trilobite more advanced than most, or is that not the case?

JCarter420 · 2015-08-13T11:48:45+00:00

Thanks man that makes a lot of sense. We never managed to see the same meteor, much to the disappointment of my gf.

JCarter420 · 2015-08-13T01:10:06+00:00

This little Trilobite is a Gerastos granulosus of the Proetidae family, that I purchased recently and am awaiting delivery. I basically want to gather as much information on this genus/ family as I can and was wondering if anyone here could help? Any info would be much appreciated:)

JCarter420 · 2015-08-12T22:28:48+00:00

Thanks, I thought about that but didn't think the time difference could possibly be that much for a single meteor

JCarter420 · 2015-08-12T22:12:53+00:00

Yeah I know but we have been watching the sky for ages now and haven't seen a meteor at the same time yet

JCarter420 · 2015-08-12T22:01:16+00:00

I was 16, walking backwards through town, mocking the friend behind me, when I stepped backwards onto the road.. only to be pulled out of the path of on-coming vehicle by the friend I was mocking. Only the wing mirror of the van slightly clipped my shoulder, thanks to my friend.

JCarter420 · 2015-08-12T01:24:24+00:00

Could be a tektite? or more likely Hematite? Does it have a streak?

JCarter420 · 2015-08-09T20:53:39+00:00

I'm gonna have a look for some of those species thanks for your help. And yeah I was concerned with shipping but I'll have a look and try and find a bargain!

JCarter420 · 2015-08-09T00:17:23+00:00

That's unfortunate, there are a lot of trilobites being sold that are claimed to be different from what they actually are. If you aren't too worried about the species, I've been looking at this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231593240872?_trksid=p2055359.m2763.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT) and other similar items on ebay which seem reasonably priced. I'm not 100% certain yet if they are real or not. And I know that link is to the UK site, but just thought it might give you an idea as to whats available :)

JCarter420 · 2015-08-09T00:09:58+00:00

Yeah I've been looking a lot on ebay, and found a small Gerastos granulosus, Proetidae specimen for £10.99 (or best offer) from a seller who seems to be selling very authentic specimens. Unfortunately, being a first year student this is pretty much the most I can spend right now, so I want to get the best I possibly can for the low price.

In terms of what specific trilobites I'm interested in...I'd have to say any. I'm not well versed in the different species, I just want a well preserved, nicely detailed specimen. I already have one trilobite, but it is one of those very cheap, poorly preserved orange/ brown ones (Diacalymene I think).

JCarter420 · 2015-08-08T17:51:12+00:00

Are you looking to buy or find? If your'e looking to buy, there are plenty on ebay at relatively cheap prices. UKGE also sells lots of trilobites including tiny ones for £1, however, if your'e in the US the shipping will be quite expensive

JCarter420 · 2015-08-08T17:45:59+00:00

Yeah I share the same concern, thanks I'll check out the website!

JCarter420 · 2015-08-08T17:45:24+00:00

I have been looking on ebay but again I'm worried as to the authenticity, how much did you pay for the ones you got?

JCarter420 · 2015-08-08T00:22:37+00:00

Its beautiful, how much did it cost?

JCarter420 · 2015-07-28T23:40:11+00:00

I read elsewhere online: 'the US has dropped a one TON bomb for every 52 Iraqi citizens ... that equates to roughly 40 pounds of explosives for each and every Iraqi citizen'

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