#flint fossil

[echinoid-fossils-on-the-rocks]

More variety of echinoids from different ovale forms, in flint colors on the rock plates.

They looks like dry crusty crumble cookies.

[prasemvanguardgerman]

Today finally after weeks of calls and planings, i was with my younger Cousine on the fossil trip together. We had both time for the day.

An good meeting to show some fossils and let my info dump of some common fossils to looking for up on her with an cup of coffee & Cookies before the trip.

Then we went for hours to the pile location with the most amount of stones, new pieles and moved ones in the area.

She was the lucky micro silicate crystals in shell finder.

We hat good sunny weather and chances to find some cool rocks, flints and some echinoids with flint shards of tiny mussel imprints, one with tiny crystals in it’s mold.

I picked a lot of pebble sponges and one big shattered flint sponge fossil of an Aulaxinia!!!

And found tracks of crinoid in chert 🥹

Will post parallel about it on my sideblog.

[uk-fossils]

Fossil Sponge in Flint – Cretaceous Grey Chalk Subgroup, Branscombe Dorset UK – w/ COA

Discover a rare and fascinating Fossil Sponge preserved in Flint, found within the Grey Chalk Subgroup of the Cretaceous period, from the historic coastal region of Branscombe, Dorset, UK. This specimen is 100% genuine, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, on 20 March 2025. It has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison, ensuring both scientific value and visual appeal.

Sponges are one of the oldest multicellular life forms on Earth, and fossil examples provide invaluable insight into early marine ecosystems. This particular fossil dates back to the Late Cretaceous, approximately 85–100 million years ago, when the region that is now Dorset was submerged under warm, shallow seas. The Grey Chalk Subgroup, part of the Upper Cretaceous sedimentary layers, is known for preserving marine fossils in flint nodules formed within chalk beds.

This beautifully preserved specimen captures the structure and texture of an ancient sponge, preserved through mineral replacement within a durable flint matrix. Fossils like this are sought after by collectors and geologists alike for their rarity and educational value.

This is a carefully selected, one-of-a-kind specimen, and the exact fossil shown in the listing photos��is the one you will receive. A 1cm scale cube is included in the images for size reference—please refer to the photos for full dimensions.

Why Choose This Fossil? ✔️ Authentic Cretaceous Fossil Sponge in Flint from Branscombe, Dorset, UK

✔️ Discovered by Our Team – Alister and Alison – on 20 March 2025

✔️ Professionally Cleaned, Prepped, and Treated by Alison

✔️ 100% Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity

✔️ Perfect for Collectors, Educators, and Natural History Displays

✔️ Exact Fossil Shown – No Substitutes

✔️ Fast & Secure Shipping

Add a rare glimpse of Britain’s ancient marine life to your collection—order this unique Fossil Sponge in Flint today!

[silvermeww]

okay, when was someone going to tell me that

oh, idk, steven started at 19, burgh has a younger sister, clay actually isn't born american, skyla's whole fam thing and ELESA IS 15???? (even younger than skyla like wtf???)

(also the 'alder' at the bottom is supposed to be drayden lol)

and that's not all

say hello to:

viola being 18??? 'black whirlwind' korrina, RAMOS MEETING AZ'S FLOETTE AS A KID, genderfluid and apparently also age-fluid olympia, CLEMONT?? AND HIS WHOLE THING DOWN TO BEING 12 OF ALL AGES???

(you know what, marlon being 30 definitely makes sense with the hippie vibes)

wikstrom SAYING that he only wears that suit in pokemon battles but i've never seen his casual wear, malva being pr for flare lol, drasna selling dragon merch + great family lore if you want to know, siebold having to third-wheel lysandre and sycamore while eating (move aside malva, you're not the only elite 4 dealing with this) and 20?? YEARS OLD?? DIANTHA????????????

(way too many men in kalos are getting ladies, c'mon)

ethan being into history is such a neat detail hmmm, idk much of the frontier brains ngl, and we've finally got the region for looker and it's... hoenn??? you know what, makes sense with his chaotic vibes so i'll take it (throws away unova taped to a rock behind my back). also he's abolsutely cheating we all see that he's just relying on knowing us as protags, should've known smh

(um i think someone said that 'caitlin' should've been anabel but idk)

oh and the last one is charon, if we care about how much of a loser he really is. forget about birch and the poochyena, this guy is the lowest heh. imagine being charon (please don't).

(when the protags of johto are the same age as clemont lol) (yeah i know there are years between those events just let me have this)

and last but not least:

aaron 🤝 valerie: wanting to be pokemon (and ig gotta toss in shauntal with the ao3 writer gift heh, don't know if they would commission her or stay away), bertha's description???? i love flint just saying, cynthia 👀👀 is absolutely doing something illegal 👀👀, roark is WHAT??? (child labour laws in sinnoh must be lax ngl), maylene as well???? fantina watching scary movies is something i'll have to incorporate into my worldview and bryon?? are you okay??

so yeah. credit goes to @/KuroBlitz96 on the twitter/x for having this up, i'm just here to project sheer surprise at this massive dump of ages... my thoughts on pokemon have completely turned on its head once more lol (this is fine)

[quietbookworn]

So this piece of flint turned up in our archaeological excavation. It seems to be a natural shape, but nobody else I’ve talked to knows how it got the weird raised Line in the middle. So although there are much more important aspects of the excavation, I’ve made it my personal goal to identify the process that made this stone look like this.

If anybody can help, please reach out!

[smellofwater]

Beachcombing - A Fairy Loaf

I found this lovely flint fossil echinoid on the beach between Marske and Redcar. The fossil is smooth to the touch and heavy in the hand, beautiful dense flint with an unmistakable five pointed star on its upper surface, it’s a first for me. Fossil echinoids are not uncommon finds in areas with chalk bedrock but this is the first example that I have found on our beaches. Fossil echinoids have…

[melonlthawne]

i HAD to do flint and fangs for mermay too y'know. flint is supposed to be based of a coelacanth which is regarded as a living fossil so it fit for her since she's an neanderthal. and of course theyre inseperable even if shes a glorified fish

[delightingintragedy]

Various Uses for Fossils in Magic from Wisht Waters by Gemma Gary

"Sea fossils, as well a guarding against drowning, had other protective uses. The fossils of sea urchins, or Echinoids, were employed for a variety of protections. Upon these fossils, one might find a star-like pattern, very reminiscent of the 'daisy-wheels', which one might find inscribed into the timbers and masonry of ancient buildings, most likely for apotropaic purposes. Their folk names include shepherd's crowns, thunder stones and fairy loaves. They protected against thunder, evil spirits and witches, prevented milk turning sour, and in common with other fossil amulets, they sweated in the presence of poison. As 'fairy loaves' they might be used to ward off supernatural interference from the baking process, and to ensure an abundance of bread."

pg. 104

"Belemnite fossils, from an extinct squid-like creature, were known as thunderbolts, and were thus kept as charms to protect against lightning. Once believed to be the tongues of ancient serpents, fossilised shark teeth were one of the fossil amulets against poison"

pg. 104

"Rings of stone, formed from the fossilised stems of the sea-lily were known as St Cuthbert's Beads, as were worn as amulets against evil influences."

pg. 105

"The 'Devil's Toenail' fossils were carried as charms against rheumatic pain, and they were powdered to be used in the treatment of soreness of the back in horses."

pg. 107

"Various accoutrements of the sea witch's divinatory work may be seen in the Museum of Witchcraft. Here we find that belemnites were employed by a Newlyn sea witch named Nancy. She would read the fall of her 'sea stones' to make predictions for fishermen. Perhaps their traditional association with lightning gave belemnites the virtue to make predictions regarding storms and changes in the weather?"

pg. 108

[...] There have been many ways to bless, consecrate and 'sain' water, thus rendering it more potent and useful within various rites and magical operations. This might be achieved by steeping or immersing charmed items within the water, or else allowing water to flow or be poured over such an item. These may include charm-stones, fossils, flints, or the metals gold and silver.

pgs. 115-116

"Ammonite fossils were also employed as charm stones to cure cattle in 17th century Scotland. They were known as 'cramp stones' because cattle afflicted with cramp would be treated by being bathed in water in which a 'cramp stone' had been steeped for a number of hours."

pg. 122

[definegodliness]

18-12-2024

Stone

Everybody's happy: Moss to stone; unwavering green, The caress of the sunless, gentle, Still, so the white's tree frog rests.

Everybody's happy: Spark to flint, so, briefly glimpsed, One premise of vision in darkness; The tick of the unwavering echoes.

Everybody's happy: Mnemonically fossilized hipbones, Savored by hearth's ethereal maw, Taken to dream of residual warmth.

Bitter truths, then, one, mellifluous; Born as a lie, then repeated enough To emphasize my love for you, lost: Everybody's happy.

--- 18-12-2024, M.A. Tempels ©

[patchworkgargoyle]

Went to a rock and gem store with my mum and her friend and the paleontologist who works there was Delightful, she was so excited to answer our questions, but I also learned that flint is technically a bunch of tiny fossilized stuff like algae and I blurted out: "Flint is creatures????"

And she was very pleased to repeat back to me: "Flint is creatures!" And said she thought it was so cool since we've used it for so many things, historically, which I 10000% agreed with.

Anyway, I love it when experts find jobs in their fields and can have to opportunity to info dump. I am sorry that she apparently has to deal with so many people trying to eat the rocks though.

[gardenofkore]

Thea is the fictitious name given to a female Homo sapiens skeleton found in the cave of San Teodoro (hence the name) in the territory of Acquedolci, province of Messina, in 1937.

The cave (measuring 60 meters in lenght, 20 meters wide, 10 to meters high) had been inhabitated since prehistoric times and had served throughout the ages as hideout from pirate raids, sheepfold and during World War Two as a repair from aerial bombing. It was first explored in 1859 by paleontologist and palethnologist Francesco Anca, baron of Mangalaviti. He uncovered remains of prehistoric mammals (dwarf elephants and horses, hyenas, bears, donkeys, deers) as well as flints and stone weapons, which made him determine the cave had been also inhabitated by ancient hunters. In the upcoming years, the cave kept being explored with many other animal fossils being unearthed. In 1937 the first human remains were found (in total 4 males and two females) and among them Thea's.

Her remains date back to Upper Paleolithic, between 14 to 11 thousands years ago and the moment of the discovery she was buried on the left side and covered with ochre. Apart from some missing ribs and her left hand, her skeleton is basically whole. Her sex was determined by the hip width and she might have been around 30 years old at the time of her death. Thea was 1.65m tall, with a long face and protruding lower jaw. Perfect teeth and bone structure along with the quality of her funerary equipment (she was found still wearing a necklace decorated with twelve pierced red deer's teeth) suggest she occupied a high status in her community (a noblewoman/princess or a priestess). It was speculated the cause of death might have been childbirth.

Thea's skeleton is currently preserved in Museo Gaetano Giorgio Gemmellaro, in Palermo. In 2007 a plastic model of her face was created in an attempt to give once again life to this Sicilian great-grandma.

Sources

Ambrusiano Eleonora, Thea, la prima donna siciliana – Acquedolci (ME)

Di Patti Carolina, THEA MADRE IL VOLTO DELLA PRIMA DONNA DI SICILIA E LA GROTTA DI SAN TEODORO

Grotta di San Teodoro: Sito Preistorico e Paleontologico di Sicilia

Il sito paleontologico e preistorico della grotta di “San Teodoro”

Il volto di Thea, donna siciliana nel Paleolitico

Thea, la principessa preistorica siciliana

[echinoid-fossils-on-the-rocks]

Tiny mussel imprints

Sometimes I wonder how many tiny fossils, imprints of mussel or brachiopode we missing around in all the pieces of rocks, or rock matrix.

Meistens hier typisch Feuerstein Flint, brüchige gespaltene Scherben mit kleinen Muschelabrücke, teils mit Schalenmuster, aber keine art Bruch muschelig. Teils kristallisierte.

[prasemvanguardgerman]

On the fossil search now.

Already have flint with mussel imprint, other round imprint

An little precious new echinoid cone shaped sea urchin and an handful of wallstones.

[uk-fossils]

Fossil Sponge in Flint – Cretaceous Grey Chalk Subgroup, Branscombe Dorset UK – w/ COA

Discover a rare and fascinating Fossil Sponge preserved in Flint, found within the Grey Chalk Subgroup of the Cretaceous period, from the historic coastal region of Branscombe, Dorset, UK. This specimen is 100% genuine, comes with a Certificate of Authenticity, and was discovered by our own team members, Alister and Alison, on 20 March 2025. It has been carefully cleaned, prepped, and treated by Alison, ensuring both scientific value and visual appeal.

Sponges are one of the oldest multicellular life forms on Earth, and fossil examples provide invaluable insight into early marine ecosystems. This particular fossil dates back to the Late Cretaceous, approximately 85–100 million years ago, when the region that is now Dorset was submerged under warm, shallow seas. The Grey Chalk Subgroup, part of the Upper Cretaceous sedimentary layers, is known for preserving marine fossils in flint nodules formed within chalk beds.

This beautifully preserved specimen captures the structure and texture of an ancient sponge, preserved through mineral replacement within a durable flint matrix. Fossils like this are sought after by collectors and geologists alike for their rarity and educational value.

This is a carefully selected, one-of-a-kind specimen, and the exact fossil shown in the listing photos is the one you will receive. A 1cm scale cube is included in the images for size reference—please refer to the photos for full dimensions.

Why Choose This Fossil? ✔️ Authentic Cretaceous Fossil Sponge in Flint from Branscombe, Dorset, UK

✔️ Discovered by Our Team – Alister and Alison – on 20 March 2025

✔️ Professionally Cleaned, Prepped, and Treated by Alison

✔️ 100% Genuine with Certificate of Authenticity

✔️ Perfect for Collectors, Educators, and Natural History Displays

✔️ Exact Fossil Shown – No Substitutes

✔️ Fast & Secure Shipping

Add a rare glimpse of Britain’s ancient marine life to your collection—order this unique Fossil Sponge in Flint today!

[ninebaalart]

BLOAT Monster Ores 1.2: Ore-Ver-Haul

The newest iteration of BLOAT: Monster Ores is out! As a recap, this mod adds a ton of new ores that drop mob drops such as rotten flesh, ghast tears, ender pearls, glow ink sacs, etc. It also adds a few more things just for the sake of giving many of these items a use beyond the one purpose many of them have.

What's New

All ore textures have been updated along with a couple of item and other block changes.

Ores now use proper spawning mechanisms as opposed to using cave air to generate.

Some ores now intentionally spawn in the Nether and End now, complete with Netherrack and End Stone variants.

New ores: Dye Ore, Feather Ore, Fossil Ore Variants, Warped Lazuli Ore

Dye Ore appears in all three dimensions, being a rainbow colored ore that randomly drops a dye when mined.

Feather Ore appears in the Overworld and Nether, giving you access to feathers, flint, and chicken. There also new feathers that can drop and be used to make standard arrows for now.

Fossil Ore got a revamp, with many new variants that can appear in different biomes and dimensions. Each has a different loot pool that drops different things, such as new decorative blocks, different types of pottery sherds, armor trims, and more.

Warped Lazuli appears in the nether, giving you a cyan dye. In the future this will have more of a purpose, although it can be used with any of the starting potions (Mundane, Awkward, and Thick) to create strong potions.

Echo Shard Ore now has a loot table that has new items that allow you to craft sculk blocks of many types.

Phantom Cytoplasm has a full block set now, in addition to Endyster and Totemite Bricks having their own stonecutter recipes, allowing them to be properly used in that device. Additionally, Xpeterite has its own block set in addition to an Enchantment Crystal, which can be used in place of book shelves for three times the enchanting power. Warped Lazuli also has its own block set.

Xpeterite now gives 15 experience as opposed to a whole experience level. The ore itself also has much more variants such as Obsidian, Reinforced Deepslate, and Bedrock, which take longer to mine but can be done so with any pickaxe and rewards more Xpeterite and XP.

Nether Portal Post is a new debug block that instantly teleports you to the Nether.

Downloads

Up on Modrinth and CurseForge!

[psychopurr]

— ALAN GRANT ID PACK 🦴

requested by anon!

NAMES : alan, amber, aria, ash, ashby, atlas, aurelia, brock, cedar, clay, clyde, colin, coral, davis, dean, diana, drake, elliot, ember, fiona, flint, geo, grant, hera, hunter, iris, ivy, jasper, leda, lena, lewis, livia, lyra, marsh, nora, opal, quentin, reed, rex, rowan, russell, sage, sawyer, sierra, skyler, sylvia, vale, wade, wren

PRONOUNS : arch/archeo, bone/bones, claw/claws, di/dino, dig/digs, fo/fossil, rap/raptor, rock/rocks, strata/strata, 🦕/🦕s, 🦖/🦖s, 🦴/🦴s, 🪨/🪨s

TITLES : prn who chases fossils, prn who sees history, prn who uncovers the past, prn who walks with giants, the bone collector, the fossil finder, the jurassic scholar, the one who digs deep, the one who holds the claw, the one who studies the past, the one who walks with dinosaurs, the paleontologist, the raptor whisperer, the sand sifter

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names,

pronouns,

titles. end pt.