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Is it possible for an insect to be found inside a piece of rock crystal?

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As far as I know insects can only be found in amber although I wonder if it would be possible for an insect to be preserved in an evaporite? I'd be interested to hear if anyone knows any different though.


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Tried to search up if insects have been found in the evaporite deposits, and found the answer: no. none have been found. there are sea scorpians [Eurypterids], bacteria of all kinds, but no meation of insects.
But i suppose it would make sense in a way, as to have the deposit needs low humidity, high temperatures and low circulation of the water. this allows for high levels of evapouration, making good deposits. But this environment is not particually kind of insects.

I think any way, if anyone else finds anything, please tell me.
cheers!

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