How Long Does It Take for Dinosaur Poop to Fossilize? The Million-Year Journey

Transforming poop into stone doesn’t happen overnight—it takes millions of years. You’ll learn that the fossilization process begins when the dung is quickly buried in sediment. Then minerals slowly seep in, replacing organic material bit by bit. Over time, it becomes completely mineralized, turning into what we call coprolite. Factors like location, burial speed, and surrounding environment all affect the timeline. That’s why each piece is unique. Tree of Life Gems offers specimens that represent this ancient transformation. It’s proof that even waste can evolve into something remarkable.