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FOOLS!

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Submitted ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨fossilesque@lemmy.dbzer0.com⁩ to ⁨science_memes@mander.xyz⁩

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  • RubberElectrons@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    Hmm… Is it because fossils are undoubtedly damaged due to the conditions for making pyrite? Something something intrusion?

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    • Thrashy@lemmy.world ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      Pyrite disease! The pyrite oxidizes in humid air, converting to a mineral that takes up much more volume. If the pyrite is incorporated into the fossil matrix, that expansion causes the fossil to crumble.

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    • fossilesque@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

      They will decay within 2 years after hitting oxygen. Solution: Encase them in resin. Source: What I did with these pyrite fossils on my desk.

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      • TriflingToad@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

        pics or it didn’t happen!

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  • weariedfae@sh.itjust.works ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    Tbh I’ve always wanted to find a pyritized fossil. So cool.

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  • bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de ⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago

    Finding Fool’s Gold on YouTube: 👍

    youtube.com/@dingodoodles

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