This is extremely rare fossil recently found on our private property. It is similar to the mummified reaims of a Hadrosaur dinosaur in Dakota in 1999. It was found in northern California near ocean. It is this front right hoof of a Edmontosaurus with fossilized soft tissue muscle and skin . Please advise looking to sell kind regards George
Size is 11 lbs and approx size of small shoe box.
Found on private property during development
Unauthenticated Fossil; Edmontosaurus Foot Bones
Origin: North America, Western States
Unknown age; possibly Campanian Stage (83.6 million to 72.1 million years ago )
The general shape and appearance of an Edmontosaurus foot- section fossil. Appears to have a matrix of mostly coarse-grained quartz and feldspars. A possible animal fossil; however; this shaping can also occur in geologic concretions or chert nodules found in stone deposits. An in-person evaluation will assist in identifying age and if the specimen is geologic or biologic in development. Approximately 10 in. x 6 in in size with a weight of 11 pounds. No apparent repair or reconstruction to the specimen. If an in-person evaluation does confirm that this item does have fossil content; and dependent on the age of the specimen and animal identified- a higher valuation could reach $600.00 or greater.
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