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My favorite fossil. AC45CB8C-936F-41D8-813D-24258AFCE31D.jpeg
 

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It came from a volcanic ash layer. Ill get bunch more, better pics. Not exactly sure just what it is.
 

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It came from a volcanic ash layer. Ill get bunch more, better pics. Not exactly sure just what it is.

Fat, check out the end (base end, not pointy distal end) of the fossil, look for Schreger pattern (a cross hatch pattern). If you see that cross hatch then it is a tusk. I have several pieces and will try and post what I am talking about.

Ok, I am at work at the moment and I just wanted to post a photo of what I am talking about but I want ot make it clear this is NOT my photo. Only used to show Schreger Lines. schreger lines.png
 

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Fat, check out the end (base end, not pointy distal end) of the fossil, look for Schreger pattern (a cross hatch pattern). If you see that cross hatch then it is a tusk. I have several pieces and will try and post what I am talking about.

Ok, I am at work at the moment and I just wanted to post a photo of what I am talking about but I want ot make it clear this is NOT my photo. Only used to show Schreger Lines. View attachment 1888030

Thanks for the help. I will get better pics. I’m thinking it’s a horn core from the Latifrons.
 

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