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15.2" Polished Petrified Wood (Mahogany) Round - Myanmar
This is an incredible polished round of petrified wood (Mahogany) from Myanmar. The polished face measures 15.2 x 13.3" and weighs just over 10 pounds. The polishing work is phenomenal: no dull spots or scuff marks! Growth rings and even some cellulose fibers have been preserved in delicate purplish browns and grays.
Comes with an acrylic-metal display stand.
Comes with an acrylic-metal 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
Mahogany
LOCATION
Myanmar (Formerly Burma)
SIZE
15.2 x 13.3", .75" thick
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#258249
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