You are correct in your assumption. The kind of fossil that has been described in the question is Crystallization. It is also called crystallized fossil. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option. I hope that this answer has come to your help.
This is true. The homestead act gave people huge properties for a small price if they were willing to work on the field for 5 years. After 5 years it would become their and they could do with it as they wished.