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Identity HelpPetrified artifact? I need your expertise to identify....
4th Mar 2012 18:46 UTCCindy Flischel
It was found on the shores of Lake Barkley in Kentucky. This lake was formed by damming the Cumberland River (formerly called Shawnee River) which then drains into the Ohio River.
We are not sure of its composition. It feels like rock, but has a strong resemblance to wood due to the striations. So could this possibly be petrified wood?
Also, what kind of artifact could this be? It's been carved with precision, tapered, and very smooth. A celt? A hatchet? Does the notch at the tip have any significance or is it just an area with damage?
I've attached a link so that you can take a look. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
http://s197.photobucket.com/albums/aa85/CindyRPT/Artifact/
4th Mar 2012 19:35 UTCRonald John Gyllenhammer Expert
From the images you've offered, I can understand your curiousity as to whether or not this was some type of implement. In my opinion, this rock looks like a waterworn sandstone cobble that was wonderfully shaped somewhat symmetrically by water action rather than a tool shaped by a person. That said, you never know. The "striations" or lineations you have pointed out are evidence of layering not uncommon in sandstones. Tools and other implements were more often created with rocks that could provide the user with stronger characteristics that would ensure longer use than sandstone could typically provide. Althougth some implements were rarely made with sandstone material like this, more structurally sound rocks like flint, chert, quartz even granites and other rock types were typically used. Good luck to both of you in your search for implements.
Ron
4th Mar 2012 21:53 UTCJosé Zendrera 🌟 Manager
5th Mar 2012 14:18 UTCCindy Flischel
I took my chocolate lab to a nearby creek and hit the jackpot, finding lots of trilobites. Very happy with my find! :)
6th Mar 2012 01:05 UTCPaul Brandes 🌟 Manager
21st Mar 2012 17:33 UTCLinda Nelen
22nd Mar 2012 00:36 UTCD Mike Reinke
See this previous thread, might help w/ whatever you have... Petrified fruit
Mike
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