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Hello, Total amateur collector here. I found a mastadon tooth yesterday in a Florida river, with some beautiful enamel. My question is, how do you know in advance which fossils are unstable and will need preservation? Is it okay to let things dry and just see what happens? Are there general rules? I know tusks are fragile, but have been having a hard time getting more information! Thanks!
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I’ve tried searching through the forum and it seems that there are mixed reviews about using paraloid on wet specimens. I have a couple of chunks of wet sand/clay with bivalves and gastropods that are extremely fragile. Everything will crumble with the slightest touch. So, what is the general consensus on using paraloid on wet specimens? Should I risk it and dry them out first?