All organic material starts to decay once it dies. Unless it is suddenly encased in an oxygen free environment, since the decaying organism would not be present. Given a sufficiently moist environment with enough minerals, and over a period of time that can last tens of millions of years. During this period of time, the now dead cells are washed out and replaced by the minerals, literally turning into stone, while still looking exactly like it had at the moment of death. Depending on what materials that now make up the piece, it will also be much heavier, even 200 pounds 90.71 K a cubic foot .028 cubic meter. They also make beautiful displays. As seen 28 September 2022.

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