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13.4" Tall, Polished Petrified Wood Stand-up - Washington
This is a gorgeous, 13.4" tall section of petrified wood, which has been highly polished to a glossy finish on one side. One edge has been cut flat for presentation purposes and the rest of the specimen has been left in its rough form. This petrified wood was collected near Sunnyside, Washington.
What Is Petrified Wood
Petrified wood is the name given to wood that has been turned into stone (fossilized) through the process of permineralization. In this process, all of the organic matter becomes replaced by minerals, while much of the original structure, such as tree rings, is retained. For this to happen, the wood needs to be buried in an environment low in oxygen to prevent decomposition and with flowing, mineral-laden water, so minerals may replace structures. The coloration is caused by various minerals that present in that water during fossilization. For example, red colors are due to iron compounds, greens due to copper, and so on.
Petrified wood is the name given to wood that has been turned into stone (fossilized) through the process of permineralization. In this process, all of the organic matter becomes replaced by minerals, while much of the original structure, such as tree rings, is retained. For this to happen, the wood needs to be buried in an environment low in oxygen to prevent decomposition and with flowing, mineral-laden water, so minerals may replace structures. The coloration is caused by various minerals that present in that water during fossilization. For example, red colors are due to iron compounds, greens due to copper, and so on.
SPECIES
Redwood (Sequoia)
LOCATION
Sunnyside, Washington
SIZE
13.4 x 10.6 x 4.3", 19.5 lbs
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#258364
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