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Natural
Petrified Wood from Brazil and the USA.
PETRIFIED WOOD
Petrified
Wood is a fossil. When all the organic materials of the original
wood are replaced by minerals over time, while it retains its
original structure, it becomes petrified. Wood becomes petrified
when under sediment, and the flow of ogygen is blocked off. As
water seeps into the sediment, it deposits minerals that gradually
replace the orignal wood. "Petro" comes from the Greek
meaning "rock" or "stone" - thus, meaning
"wood turned to stone." All the original features of
the wood are still evident once petrified. Evidence of the tree
rings, bark, and wood tissues can be seen. Sometimes the minerals
that replace the wood can create beautiful colors, and sometimes
small druzy cavities are present. In some areas, entire forests
have been petrified, and become known as petrified forests. Petrified
wood can be found in various locations throughout the world. One
of the most well-known preserved petrified forests is in Arizona,
USA. Argentina also has an excellent location where entire trees
have been petrified.
Petrifed wood will commonly have cracks, just like regular wood.
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#PW-25
Petrified Wood, from Indonesia. 10.25" long, 13.56 lb.
in weight. $68
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#PW-26
Petrified Wood, from Washington, USA. 9" long, 8.06 lb.
in weight. $48
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#PW-27
Petrified Wood, from Washington, USA. Approx. 3.5" -
4.5" " long, .92 - 1.72 lb. in weight. each one
unique. $18 each
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#PW-28
Jumbo Tumbled Petrified Wood, approx. 2.5" - 3"
long, .39 - .53 lb. each piece. $4.95 each
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#PW-20
Petrified Wood sphere, approx. 2" (50mm) in diameter.
$26
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#PW-21b.
Petrified Wood slab, approx. 6" - 7" long. $26
each
#PW-21c.
Petrified Wood slab, approx. 5.5" long. $18 each
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#T-PW1
One-Pound Tumbled
Petrified Wood
$24
TEMPORARILY
SOLD OUT
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#T-PW2
1/2 Pound Tumbled Petrified Wood
$14
TEMPORARILY
SOLD OUT
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#T-PW3
1/4 Pound Tumbled
Petrified Wood
$8
TEMPORARILY
SOLD OUT
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#FS-99
Small Petrified Wood specimen, approx. 1.5" long. $2.50
each
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