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Fossil

Fossils are formed when an organism dies and its remains are covered with water and layers of sediment.
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Fossielen
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At our store you will find an extensive selection in various shapes, sizes, and price ranges. From raw materials for polishers and collectors to refined museum pieces.

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Fossil meaning

Fossils are often collected for their scientific, aesthetic, and educational value. Scientists use fossils to study the Earth's past, including the evolution of life and paleoenvironments. For collectors, fossils often have an aesthetic appeal due to their unique shapes and details. They are admired for their beauty and the geological history they represent.

From an educational perspective, fossils provide insight into prehistoric ecosystems and biodiversity. Furthermore, they can serve as an investment or a personal heirloom that can fascinate and educate generations.

Fossil characteristics

CHEMICAL FORMULA: none
HARDNESS: Varies
COLOR: Varies
CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Dependent on mineral formation
REFRACTIVE INDEX: Dependent on mineral formation
DOUBLE REFRACTION: Dependent on mineral formation
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: Varies
TRANSPARANCY: Usually opaque, but can be translucent
LUSTER: Glassy to dull
CLEAVAGE: Varies
MINERAL CLASS: Varies
SPECIAL PROPERTIES: Often of historical or paleontological value
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Fossil effects

Fossils are seen as powerful healing tools in some alternative healing and spiritual practices. They are believed to possess energetic properties that can help restore balance and well-being. Wearing or touching a fossil is thought to contribute to emotional stability, mental clarity, and physical healing.

Each type of fossil is said to have specific benefits; for example, ammonites are often associated with promoting personal growth and abundance. Many people find inspiration in using fossils as symbolic or spiritual tools.

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Fossils form when organisms, such as plants or animals, are buried by sediments, like clay or sand, after their death. Over time, these sediments are compressed and harden into rock, while the organic parts of the organism are replaced by minerals. This process can take millions of years.

Fossils can come in different colors, depending on the minerals involved in the replacement processes. Common colors are brown, black, gray, and red, but some fossils can also show shades of green, yellow, or blue. Colors are often influenced by the chemical composition of the sediments and environmental conditions during fossilization.

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One place for all your gemstones, minerals, and fossils. Wholesale Brazilian Curiosa sells exclusively to resellers. You can register with us with a valid Chamber of Commerce registration or membership of a trade association.

We have a minimum order quantity of €150.