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Natural Petrified Wood

Weight 780 gr

CHARACTERISTICS
Weight	780 gr
Size	200x130x17 mm
Reference	240813541
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%
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 It is wood from trees that has undergone a complete transformation over time, where organic matter has been replaced by minerals.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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