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13" Polished Petrified Wood (Bald Cypress?) Slab - Washington
This is a beautiful 13" wide petrified wood slab from the Saddle Mountain area of Grant County, Washington. It has been cut flat on both sides and polished to a glossy finish on one, highlighting the detailed and colorful wood grain structure. The polish work on this slab is exceptional, with no scuff marks or dull spots.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
Comes with an acrylic display stand.
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
Bald Cypress?
LOCATION
Saddle Mountain Area, Grant County, Washington
SIZE
13 x 4", .3" thick
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#308406
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