Fossilized shell I found on a mountain in West Viginia last weekend

[kbgeorgia]

Can anyone i.d.?


Is it common? Any idea how old it is? It was found at 2800'. Do I have a good spot? There are plenty more! It is 3" tip to tip.

 

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[Harry Pristis]

Can anyone i.d.?

Is it common? Any idea how old it is? It was found at 2800'. Do I have a good spot? There are plenty more! It is 3" tip to tip.

It appears to be a Devonian spiriferid brachiopod, perhaps Spirifer sp. or Mucrospirifer sp. These are fairly common where they are found. Look for slabs with multiple perfect specimens and a mix of species.

 

[Age_old]

Nice. Its in great shape. I agree with Harry, its Devonian. I'd say you have a good spot.