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Fossils are often rock-colored due to the mineralization process that occurs over time. When an organism dies, its remains can be buried under sediment, where minerals from surrounding soil and water infiltrate the organic material. These minerals replace the organic material or fill the spaces within it, creating a fossil that takes on the colors and characteristics of the surrounding rock. As a result, fossils can appear in various shades depending on the minerals present in their environment.

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