4.1" Devonian Petrified Wood From Oklahoma - Oldest True Wood

Devonian Petrified Wood From Oklahoma - Oldest True Wood #198036

This is a beautiful polished piece of Devonian age petrified wood (Callixylon whiteanum) collected from Oklahoma. Callixylon is one of the oldest “true” petrified woods and probably formed the first forests of large vascular plants. The exterior of the piece has been frozen in time like the tree is still alive. The excellent polishing job along one face allows for the very detailed interior wood structure to be seen.

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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.

SPECIES

Callixylon whiteanum

AGE

Devonian

LOCATION

Oklahoma

SIZE

4.1 x 4.1 x 3.3"

4.1" Devonian Petrified Wood From Oklahoma - Oldest True Wood

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