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8.8" Gorgeous, Polished Petrified Wood Stand-up - Washington
This is a gorgeous, 8.8" tall section of petrified wood which has been highly polished to a mirror finish. One edge has been cut flat for presentation purposes. This specimen was a part of an old estate sale in which the location of collection was lost. Based on the rind and color preservation, it's very likely this specimen came from Vantage, Washington, with the possibility of being Saddle Mountain petrified wood.
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
Unidentified
LOCATION
Washington
SIZE
8.8 x 7.5 x 3.2"
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#164040
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