October 13, 2023
50mm Petrified Wood SPHERE BALL CRYSTAL Fossil
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Nature Gem Stone -- Sps Gorgeous! Large Petrified Wood Gemstone Fossil Sp --Diameter:approx. 50 mm or 2 Inches; 6.2 Ozs! --Gem Quality!--Nature, Unique--Don't miss this one! This gemstone sp/ ball is brand new, fabulous look. Polished. Petrified Wood is a type of fossil. It would be a great addition to your collections. The sp pictured is the exact one you will receive. Petrified wood consists of fossil wood w all the organic materials have been replaced with minerals (most often a silicate, such as quartz), while retaining the original structure of the wood. The petrifaction process occurs underground, when wood becomes buried under sediment. Mineral-rich water flowing through the sediment deposits minerals in the plant's cells and as the plant's lignin and cellulose decay away, a stone cast forms in its place. Minerals such as manganese, iron, and copper in the water/mud during the petrification process give petrified wood a variety of color ranges. Following is a list of minerals and related color hues: Carbon - black Cobalt - green/blue Chromium - green/blue Copper - green/blue Iron Oxides - red, brown, yellow Manganese- pink/orange Manganese Oxides - black Silica - white, grey Petrified wood can preserve the original structure of the wood in all its detail, down to the microsopic level. Structures such as tree rings and
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