Advice for preserving my first nice find.

[JBkansas]

I found this rock and I want to try and preserve it before all of the fossils fall out (it has numerous surface micro fossils in layers, ?mass mortality). It's in the shape of a triangular pyramid and fossil layers are prominent on the front and one side. I considered trying to exposing the fossils on the back but I think it may be better having a side I can pick it up by without losing fossils.

 

Is there a best sealant/protector for this type of piece?

 

TIA for your time and help.

Edited June 12, 2022 by JBkansas

[Randyw]

I’ve always been partial to paraloid as a preservative.

[JBkansas]

17 minutes ago, Randyw said:

I’ve always been partial to paraloid as a preservative.

Does it do well with holding on surface microfossils?

Edited June 12, 2022 by JBkansas

[Ptychodus04]

Are the fossils actually loose? If not, then you don't need to do anything to it. If they are loose, get some Paraloid B72 and dissolve 1 part Paraloid in 50 parts acetone or Ethanol. Brush this onto the surface evenly and let it dry. This will consolidate the fossils and the rock.

[jpc]

Just by looking at the photo, it looks like this needs no preservative.