Natural Fossilized Wood Slice
Weight 1.72 kg
| CHARACTERISTICS | |
| Weight | 1720 gr. 1.72 kg |
| Size | max 23 cm 230x190x22 mm |
| Reference | 240813529 |
| Mineral | fossil Petrified wood |
| Category | Objects and fossils |
| Group | Fossils |
| Country |
 Madagascar
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| Formula SiO2] PETRIFIED WOOD | |||
| O | Oxygen | Other no metal | 53.26% |
| Si | Silicon | Metalloids | 46.76% |
| 100.02% | |||
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Petrified wood is a fossil that is the result of a particular geological process. It is wood from trees that has undergone a complete transformation over time, where organic matter has been replaced by minerals. This phenomenon, called petrification, occurs when trees are quickly buried under sediment and deprived of oxygen.
During petrification, water rich in minerals, mainly silica, slowly seeps into the cells of the wood, gradually replacing the organic matter with mineral crystals. These crystals, often quartz, take the place of the plant cells, thus preserving the original structure of the wood. The varied colors of petrified wood are due to impurities present in the minerals, such as iron or manganese.
The study of petrified wood is important in geology and paleontology. It allows us to reconstruct past environments, identify tree species that existed at certain times, and study fossilization processes. Petrified wood deposits are often associated with other fossils, providing valuable information about ancient ecosystems.
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