Method for the extraction of calcified fossils from calcareous rocks, extracting calcified and pyritised fossils from compact calcareous rocks based on the differential speeds for dissolution of macrocrystallilne and microcrystalline calcite in 38% sulphuric acid and is comprised of the following steps:- the specimen is prepared for extraction by drying the fossil and surrounding rock; - the dry specimen is submerged in a bath of sulphuric acid which is covered by a lid; - the specimen is left in the bath for a period of 1 minute to 48 hours; - the specimen is removed from the bath and washed under a stream of tepid water; - the specimen is submerged in a neutralisation bath for a period of 1 to 12 hours; - the specimen is removed and dried. The equipment for extracting calcified fossils from calcareous rocks is comprised of a bath of sulphuric acid, a drying cabinet or established drying equipment and cleaning equipment.
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