Fossils replaced by calcite in shale from Kentucky.

Fossils replaced by calcite in shale from Kentucky.

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Fossils replaced by calcite in shale from Kentucky.

Fossils replaced by calcite in shale from Kentucky.

$20.00
Sale price  $20.00 Regular price 
The specimen pictured was self collected in a Kentucky creek. It has been acid washed to bring out the fossils in the shale. This piece is highly UV reactive. This piece is sure to pop in your collection! Fossilization: The process of fossilization can involve the replacement of organic material by minerals, such as calcite, over time. Shale: Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock that can contain fossils. Calcite Replacement: In some instances, original organic material within a fossil can be replaced by calcite, a common mineral.

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