What makes a fossil? What are the different types? What makes amber fossils so special... and what causes bone to become rock? Expand your knowledge of these windows into our past world – in four minutes. | National Geographic UK

Here at In Stone Fossils, we follow the highest standards of paleontological practice — preparing each specimen under surgical microscopes to ensure accuracy and care. We often receive questions about the differences between fossils that are 100% natural and those that have undergone inlay or restoration. Both methods serve important scientific and educational purposes. Natural fossils allow us to study and appreciate Earth’s history in its untouched form, while restoration techniques can stabil