PBGeos Geology Studies: Reconnaissance into Schwaney Quarry

Shown below are some of the more exemplary specimens found during our first fossil hunt in Schwaney Quarry.

The fossils are good markers of the age of the limestone formation which is Late Cretaceous, There were several different clear strata in the rock face with several faults within this relatively small exposure.

The face of the exposure is very unstable and anybody venturing here would do well to pay close attention when gathering close to the walls.

Collage of specimens as they were extracted from the rock.

Terebratulidae Dallinidae, kingena

This kingena sample is my particular favourite, I intend on having it cut in half to examine the inside as it seems to be a complete specimen and has crystallized on the inside.