Hmm... Is it because fossils are undoubtedly damaged due to the conditions for making pyrite? Something something intrusion?
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.
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.
pics or it didn't happen! (I just want rock photos fr)
Tbh I've always wanted to find a pyritized fossil. So cool.
You can find pyrite fossils in Pennsylvania as well, surprisingly.
Hmm... Is it because fossils are undoubtedly damaged due to the conditions for making pyrite? Something something intrusion?
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.
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.
pics or it didn't happen! (I just want rock photos fr)