A fossil created when the hard parts of an organism are replaced with minerals that turn to stone is known as a per mineralized fossil. This process, called permineralization, occurs when minerals seep into the remains of an organism, filling the spaces within its structure and hardening over time, effectively turning it into stone. This type of fossilization often preserves fine details of the original organism, providing valuable information to paleontologists.
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