sedimentary (man-made)
Cardstock (Paper)
Cellulose (C6H10O5)n
Hardness: <2 on Mohs scale; Color: Multi-colored (printed); Luster: Matte to semi-gloss; Structure: Fibrous organic polymer; Cleavage: None (tears irregularly); Specific Gravity: ~0.7-1.2
- Hardness
- <2 on Mohs scale
- Color
- Multi-colored (printed)
- Luster
- Matte to semi-gloss
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Physical properties
Hardness: <2 on Mohs scale; Color: Multi-colored (printed); Luster: Matte to semi-gloss; Structure: Fibrous organic polymer; Cleavage: None (tears irregularly); Specific Gravity: ~0.7-1.2
Formation & geological history
Formed through the mechanical and chemical processing of wood pulp from coniferous or deciduous trees. The fibers are pressed and dried into thin sheets. This specific specimen dates from the late 1990s.
Uses & applications
Primary use is in the gaming and collectibles industry as a substrate for trading card games (TCG).
Geological facts
This specimen is a 1999 French first edition Rapidash (Galopa) card from the Pokémon Jungle set (38/64). While organically derived, it mimics the 'sedimentary' process by layering fibers.
Field identification & locations
Identify by 'Galopa' text, Jungle set symbol (flower), and French language. Common in vintage gaming collections. Identification requires checking for the '1st Edition' stamp and card surface texture.
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