David,
> Now, how else would I have heard about Glass "disease"?
It is discussed in Chapter 5 of The Mollusks: A Guide to Their Study,
Collection, and Preservation (c.2006). Along with Glass decay (Chapter
5.5.1), Bynesian decay and Pyrite decay are discussed (Chapter 5.2.1).
Regards,
Charlie
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Research Associate - Section of Mollusks
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Assistant Professor - Family Medicine
Fellow-American Academy of Family Practice
Fellow-Academy of Wilderness Medicine
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