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What is meant by filled fractures?


talon22

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Hi,

 

I want to apologise if this is a silly question or if it has been talked about before, but a few of the fossils in my collection were commented by the seller as having filled fractures. I wanted to ask exactly what this means, like if it has matrix/sand added to stabilise the fossil or if some composition has occurred (or if the entire fossil is one natural piece), and if this is a normal practice for fragile fossils. Thanks.

 

 

 

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You got it right. Filled fractures are just that. They have been filled in the hide the fracture. Usually are filled in with crushed matrix and glue mixture.

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