fossilized wood
Mineralized ancient tree
Fossilized wood is ancient wood that has been replaced by minerals over millions of years, preserving the original structure in stone.
The process, called petrification, occurs when wood is buried and groundwater deposits silica or other minerals into the cellular spaces.
Petrified wood is prized for jewelry and display: The Arizona desert is famous for its fossilized wood.
- plant fossilsMineralized remains of vegetation
- national parkProtected land for conservation
- petrificationBecoming rock-like
- chalcedonyTranslucent microcrystalline silica variety
- opalizedConverted to precious silica
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material state/preservation
fossilized woodgreen wood
Undried, recently felled wood
untreated wood · rotting wood · sapwood · raw lumber · heartwood