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Tumbled Petrified Palm Root From Indonesia
These are pieces of tumbled, petrified palm root from West Java, Indonesia. The vascular nature of root means that traditional tree rings are replaced by pores and channels in the petrified wood. This petrified palm is likely Miocene in age.
The pieces average about 1" across but maybe slightly larger or smaller. The pictures are representative of what they look like, but being a natural stone they vary in exact color, patterning, shape and size.
The pieces average about 1" across but maybe slightly larger or smaller. The pictures are representative of what they look like, but being a natural stone they vary in exact color, patterning, shape and size.
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.
$4
Quantity Discounts
3 to 9 Pieces
$3
10+ Pieces
$2.50
TYPE
Petrified Palm Root
AGE
Miocene
COLLECTED
Garut, West Java, Indonesia
SIZE
.8 to 1.3" wide
PRODUCT ID
P-706
