Category

NATURAL HISTORY

Sub-Category

ROCKS,SEDIMENTARY-FOSSILS

Description

A-Large rock fossil is a dark grey color with rusty-brown areas throughout. An indented shallow suggests the fan shell or pinna impression. The surface of rock fossil is smooth and non-porous. Measurments include 18.5cm long by 14cm wide by 10cm deep. B-Small rock fossil is a dark grey color with rusty-brown areas throughout. On opposite side of number is a pelecypod or small clam impression. Measurements include 6.5cm long by 6.5cm wide by 2cm deep. C-Smaller rock fossil is a dark grey color with rusty-brown areas throughout. A pelecypod or small clam impression exists on one side of rock fossil. Measurements include 7cm long by 3cm wide by 2.5cm deep.

History Of Use

Large rock fossil was identified by Tony L'Orsa as a pinna (fan shell) and the two smaller loose pieces are pelecypod (small clams).

Material

MINERAL/ROCK-SEDIMENTARY;

Units Of Measurement

Centimeters

Dimension Notes

See object description for dimensions.

Accession No.

1990.31.1 a-c

Type of Record

Museum Artifact

Less detail