Coprolite
A rock subtype
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About Coprolite
a. The fossil excrement of fishes, reptiles, and mammals. Coprolites are often composed largely of calcium phosphate ("phosphorite")(Holmes, 1928), but can also be replaced by siderite, pyrite, silica, or even be the unreplaced dehydrated original organic matter.
b. The fossilized and undigested residue that has been eaten and passed through the alimentary canal of some animal.
(A.G.I.)
c. Petrified excrement.
(A.G.I.)
d. Synomen for fecal pellet: castings.
(A.G.I.)
e. Workman's name adopted from geologists, for phosphatic nodules worked for fertilizer.
(Arkell.)
b. The fossilized and undigested residue that has been eaten and passed through the alimentary canal of some animal.
(A.G.I.)
c. Petrified excrement.
(A.G.I.)
d. Synomen for fecal pellet: castings.
(A.G.I.)
e. Workman's name adopted from geologists, for phosphatic nodules worked for fertilizer.
(Arkell.)
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
9450
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:9450:0
Similar Names
| Corrolite | A synonym of Carrollite |
Classification of Coprolite
Other Language Names for Coprolite
Common Associates
Associations Based on Photo Data:
| 4 photos of Coprolite associated with 'Petrified Wood' | |
| 1 photo of Coprolite associated with Siderite | FeCO3 |
| 1 photo of Coprolite associated with Platanoxylon | |
| 1 photo of Coprolite associated with Gypsum | CaSO4 · 2H2O |
Internet Links for Coprolite
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References for Coprolite
Reference List:
Toledo, Lewis County, Washington, USA