Help IDing this these rocks?? Please

[bradk05]

Been collecting and trying to learn my different types of rocks. Any guidance and input is very much appreciated. Thanks.

 

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[mamabear]

those are cool. I can't ID them, tho I'm sure someone here will be able to. It does help tp know what area you live in. Gives a refrence point. local geology is important in IDs. I think the best route to ID'ing rocks is the good ole Audubons Field Guide To Rocks. & anytime you come across a book on rocks or geology grab it. I hope you will be sharing this hobby with your little one. It's a great way to teach kids about our world.

 

[bradk05]

I live in Kentucky. Sorry meant to mention that. Yes my daughter loves the outdoors and rock hunting or hounding w me.

 

[Bajahunter]

I think you might have some fossilized bones there. Not sure about all of it though.
Check out the link
recognizing fossil bones , Kentucky Geological Survey

 

[unclemac]

better pictures, close up, one at a time....can't tell much

 

[bradk05]

better pictures, close up, one at a time....can't tell much

Here are some more photos of others and closer up. Thanks

 

[unclemac]

thundereggs.....

https://www.google.com/search?q=thu...wXBnIH4Dw&sqi=2&ved=0CCMQsAQ&biw=1360&bih=601

 

[marinedad]

like others said, possible thundereggs, geodes, maybe a limbcast in there. possible dino bone. better chance of id if pics of them wet. or i can slice one for you.

 

[Bajahunter]

I would also add a hardness test. Get a piece of broken window glass. Try to make a scratch on the some of the different faces.
Glass has a hardness of 6 so if they are thunder eggs ( which should be a hardness of around 7), it shouldn't leave a scratch.
I would test a few of the faces with the concentric bands. Don't need to make a big scratch.
Then I would send a coppy of your shots to the people at the Kentucky Geological Survey at the link I sent.
Your rocks are interesting enough that I'm pretty sure you will get a response.

 

[bradk05]

What's your alls thought of me cutting a few of them open w a wet saw I have??
And I'll do a hardness test as well and post my finds and info as well as photos. Thanks for the inputs

 

[marinedad]

a wet saw would work but be carefull.

 

[Wild Boulder Bill]

Hate to dissapoint but they look like limestone nodules to me. Go to Walmart get some lime away and see if it corrodes it.
WBB

 

[rocksnsilver]

I have some of these that I found in Tennessee. These are chert nodules.