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Fossil Snail (Gastropoda fossil) — fossil
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Fossil Snail

Gastropoda fossil

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Mohs hardness 3-4, whitish-beige color, dull to vitreous luster, spiral univalve shell structure, calcium carbonate composition.

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Physical properties

Mohs hardness 3-4, whitish-beige color, dull to vitreous luster, spiral univalve shell structure, calcium carbonate composition.

Formation & geological history

Formed through the fossilization and permineralization of ancient gastropod shells in sedimentary marine or terrestrial environments over millions of years.

Uses & applications

Used in paleontological research, educational displays, and as a popular collectible item for fossil enthusiasts.

Geological facts

Fossilized gastropods date back over 500 million years to the Cambrian period, serving as excellent index fossils for dating sedimentary rock layers.

Field identification & locations

Found worldwide in limestone and shale deposits; easily identified in the field by their distinct coiled spiral shapes and fossilized stone texture.

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