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6.9" Rare, Petrified Wood (Schilderia) Section - Arizona
Here is something unusual for the petrified wood collector. It's a section of rare Schilderia from the Chinle Formation in Arizona. Schilderia admanica represents less than 3% of the petrified wood found in this formation. This specimen is 6.9" wide/tall and one face is polished to show the amazing inner detail of the wood structure.
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/impurities present in the water during fossilization. For example, red colors in many cases can be attributed 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/impurities present in the water during fossilization. For example, red colors in many cases can be attributed to iron compounds, greens due to copper, and so on.
$65
SPECIES
Schilderia admanica
LOCATION
Holbrook, Arizona
FORMATION
Chinle Formation
SIZE
6.9 x 3.8", up to 1" thick
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#322725
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