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My Trilobite fossil is Rusting, what should I do?


ldblokland

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So I bought a Trilobite Fossil a few years ago in a museum. But it's gathering some rust.
Is this bad? If so what should I do about it?

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Welcome to the Forum.

 

I didn't think this species came out pyritized. :headscratch:

 

A forum search here (pyrite disease) should answer your questions on different means by which to delay the continuation of this kind of oxidation

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You can take a baking soda and water mixture and rub it in. This will stop the reaction from continuing further. After take some WD-40 and give it a wipe down with a cloth. Make sure its completely dry before using the WD-40.

 

Edit: 1Tbs of water 2 Tbs of baking soda. Use a toothbrush to apply the mixture.

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