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Fossilized Bivalve (Phylum Mollusca) — fossil
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Fossilized Bivalve

Phylum Mollusca

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Hardness varies around 3-4 on Mohs scale depending on mineral replacement; color is typically greyish-beige; dull to earthy luster; amorphous crystal structure due to fossilization.

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Physical properties

Hardness varies around 3-4 on Mohs scale depending on mineral replacement; color is typically greyish-beige; dull to earthy luster; amorphous crystal structure due to fossilization.

Formation & geological history

Formed through the process of permineralization or replacement where organic shell material is slowly substituted by minerals like silica or calcite over millions of years.

Uses & applications

Used primarily in educational exhibits, geological research, and as a collectible specimen for fossil enthusiasts.

Geological facts

Fossilized bivalves are among the most common marine fossils found globally, providing crucial evidence of ancient marine environments and shallow seas.

Field identification & locations

Identified by characteristic symmetrical shell valves and growth lines; commonly found in sedimentary limestone and shale deposits worldwide.

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