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3.3" Petrified Wood Section with Sparkling Quartz - Arizona
This is a unique piece of petrified wood from the Chinle Formation in Arizona. Portions of the wood are covered in gorgeous druzy quartz that sparkle beautifully in the sun. This piece measures a 3.3" long and comes with an acrylic display stand, allowing you to pick your favorite position.
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
Petrified Wood & Quartz
LOCATION
Private Ranch, Northeast Arizona
FORMATION
Chinle Formation
SIZE
3.3 x 2.85 x 2.75"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#305421
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