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Non Life Sciences => Geology, Palaeontology & Archaeology => Topic started by: cthyme on 30/03/2011 20:50:57

Title: I would like to find out if the stone pictured could be a tool
Post by: cthyme on 30/03/2011 20:50:57

This was found in Pacifica Ca (northern ca)
It looks to me, like it has been cut or broken into this shape.
Would love to have comments on this item.







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Title: I would like to find out if the stone pictured could be a tool
Post by: RD on 31/03/2011 00:20:14

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How to Identify Knapped Flint Tools ...

http://www.belchalwell.org.uk/artifacts-flint.asp

Title: I would like to find out if the stone pictured could be a tool
Post by: Noogle on 16/04/2011 14:24:50

Hello.  I had a seminar session handling stone tools and from the pictures you show me, it does look like something that has been worked.
Specifically, you can see what is called the 'bulb of percussion' and the ripples that eminate from this.  This is the normal way that flake reacts to being struck by another stone.
When I revise my lithics for my exam coming up, I'll come back and try to tell you more about the piece.  :)

Title: I would like to find out if the stone pictured could be a tool
Post by: cthyme on 22/04/2011 20:46:15

Thank you,would love to find out.