preservation of lignite samples

[Jeremy Bruhl]

Hi

I wonder whether anyone can provide advice on the best medium in which to
place 'fresh' lignite samples in order to perserve and handle the material.
The samples crumble and decay if exposed to the air. The samples are
valuable, as they include plant macrofossils.

Greetings.

Jeremy

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Dr Jeremy J. Bruhl
Department of Botany and New England Herbarium (NE)
University of New England
Armidale, NSW 2351
AUSTRALIA

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