Thursday, 20 December 2012

Nodules and minerals from the Mesolithic gravel beds of the south west area of Cleveland North East England

 
 
Septerean Nodule containing fossils , excavated deep into the Stainton gravel beds
 
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Unknown possibly flint 
 
1 - I was wrongly informed that this was calcite alibaster, something i eventually worked out was incorrect, its not Calcareouse and very heavy with no streak.
 
 
 
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Septerean nodule containing fossils
 
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Septarian concretion









Vein quartz