Small Madagascar Petrified Wood Slab 4c28dc298a006ace65814c784a82f702 ground water circulated silica along

ground water circulated silica along with the iron

so they will vary in size & shape

These pockets can be broken up over time

Faceted stones from this location have been found in the ruins of Ancient Greece and extensively in Egypt

and protects one after death

Small Madagascar Petrified Wood Slab 4c28dc298a006ace65814c784a82f702 ground water circulated silica alongFrom ancient Greek meaning "wood turned into rock", Petrified Wood is a unique form of fossilization. In some instances, all the organic matter has been replaced by minerals (usually a silicate, such as quartz) during a process called permineralization replacement. However, many petrified wood specimens undergo a unique fossilization process, where silicates bond with the cellulose structure of the wood, thereby preserving organic matter. Regardless