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13" Polished Petrified Wood (Araucaria) Leaf with Stand - Madagascar
This is a beautiful hand polished leaf made from colorful Triassic-aged petrified wood (Araucaria) collected in Ambilobe, Madagascar. The specimen measures 13" long and has been sculpted into the shape of a leaf. It sits upright nicely on the accompanied metal and wood display stand.
There is a repaired crack with some epoxy gap fill running across the wood.
There is a repaired crack with some epoxy gap fill running across the 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/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.
$325
SPECIES
Araucaria sp.
LOCATION
Ambilobe, Madagascar
FORMATION
Isalo II Formation
SIZE
Leaf: 13 x 10.4 x 2", Height on Stand: 16.3" tall
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#339448
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