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Bentonite

Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre2022

Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre

Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
Morden, Canada

This photo shows layers of shale interspersed with bentonite (volcanic ash) at Spencer's Ditch. The fossils are found in the shale layers, but the bentonite provides organic material that helps us date the fossils we find.

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  • Title: Bentonite
  • Creator: Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre
  • Date Created: 2022

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