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Non Life Sciences => Geology, Palaeontology & Archaeology => Topic started by: Iwonda on 19/07/2020 06:06:04

Title: How common are crystalized steinkerns
Post by: Iwonda on 19/07/2020 06:06:04

From what I've read, fossilized steinkerns are mostly made of sediments. Is it common to find hundreds of crystalized steinkerns in one area??

Title: Re: How common are crystalized steinkerns
Post by: evan_au on 19/07/2020 08:49:13

I had to look it up....

Quote from: Wiktionary

Etymology - From German Steinkern, from Stein (“stone”) + Kern (“kernel, nucleus”).
Noun - steinkern (plural steinkerns)
A fossil formed from sediment that filled a hollow structure such as a shell.

Title: Re: How common are crystalized steinkerns
Post by: Bored chemist on 19/07/2020 10:41:03

Some areas a known for their fossils.
When I was at school we used to go here
https://ukfossils.co.uk/2007/03/18/robin-hoods-bay/
 for educational trips.

Title: Re: How common are crystalized steinkerns
Post by: Bill S on 19/07/2020 13:07:58

http://www.discoveringfossils.co.uk/walton-on-the-naze-essex/

Back in the 70s & 80s, when we didn’t have to wear silly hats, I used to take groups here.  Casts were not common, due to the sandy nature of the deposit; but at some levels, clay and iron concentrations change this situation. 

Title: Re: How common are crystalized steinkerns
Post by: Iwonda on 20/07/2020 22:02:45

Some very good info, thanks for the articles.