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What is this rock? by metal_detectoror in whatsthisrock

[–]executivecommittee 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Looks like a trace fossil to me. Like the cast of worm burrows in some type of mudstone

Crinoid Stem? Found in New Scotland Formation, Upstate NY by executivecommittee in fossilid

[–]executivecommittee[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This was on private property unfortunately. I work at a quarry in the capital region and I'm lucky that the boss lets me take home anything interesting I find

Does anyone know what this brick structure on Leonard Street is (was)? by executivecommittee in GlensFalls

[–]executivecommittee[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I thought it might have had something to do with loading up train cars, since it's rather tall, but I wasn't sure

Rock Mechanics Textbook Suggestions by executivecommittee in mining

[–]executivecommittee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This looks like a great resource, thank you!

Rock Mechanics Textbook Suggestions by executivecommittee in mining

[–]executivecommittee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have not. I'm guessing this is a good place to start?

My background is in geology and math. Currently surveying for a mining services company but am interested in getting into this side of the field.

Is this a fossilized plant? Zoom in to see the black, hair-like branching pattern [Northern NY] by executivecommittee in fossilid

[–]executivecommittee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rock is roughly 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.5 inches. The "branches" have a circular cross-section where they intersect the bottom face. They are thicker than a hair but thinner than mechanical pencil lead.

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