FOOLS!

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• RubberElectrons@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ 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 ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ 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 ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ 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 ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

      pics or it didn’t happen!

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• weariedfae@sh.itjust.works ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

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

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• bjoern_tantau@swg-empire.de ⁨2⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

  Finding Fool’s Gold on YouTube: 👍

  youtube.com/@dingodoodles

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