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Devonian Brachiopod Prep Question

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I have a few shells like the one pictured below from Penn Dixie in New York. All I have for prep are dental picks. Is it possible to clean out the matrix to reveal more of the shell details with basic tools?

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It can be done with hand tools, but it is a painfully slow process.

Magnification and sharp tools are key.

These are best prepared with air abrasion.

 

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