Specimen of the Month
November 2015

A beautiful specimen of Scombrinus macropomus ruined by being kept in damp conditions. Treated by exposing the specimen to an atmosphere of 80% ammonia for an extended period. The specimen has been stabilised but extensive bone loss is clearly visible in the image above. For further information about Pyrite decay go to -

http://www.sheppeyfossils.com/pages/pdfs.html