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44" Impressive Washington Petrified Wood (Fir) Table
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This is an impressive, 44" long table made from a polished slab of Washington petrified wood (Piceoxylon). The detail on this piece is amazing and the polish work is excellent. The table stands 28.5" tall on its custom metal display stand.
The table top itself weighs in at just under 130lbs.
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.
SPECIES
Douglas Fir (Piceoxylon)
LOCATION
Eastern Washington
FORMATION
Wanapum Basalt
SIZE
Table top 44 x 19", 28.5" tall on stand
CATEGORY
SUB CATEGORY
ITEM
#227320
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