{"title":"Petrified Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003ePetrified wood preserves the structure of ancient trees after mineral-rich groundwater gradually replaced or filled their organic tissues with stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrain, growth rings, bark textures and cellular patterns can remain visible long after the original wood has disappeared. The colours within each specimen reflect the minerals present during fossilisation, giving every piece its own geological character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection will feature natural and polished petrified wood selected for visible structure, documented locality and geological interest. Individual listings will state known measurements, preparation and provenance without filling gaps by assumption.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"polished-petrified-wood-slice-henry-mountains-utah","title":"Polished Petrified Wood Slice — Henry Mountains, Utah","description":"\u003cp\u003eA polished petrified wood specimen from the Henry Mountains region of Utah, USA, displaying warm golden-grey mineral colour and contrasting dark brown lines across the cut face.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePetrified wood forms when buried timber is protected from decay and mineral-rich groundwater gradually fills or replaces its organic tissues. The original wood disappears, but grain, cellular structure and growth features can remain preserved in stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen has been cut and polished across one broad face to reveal its internal pattern, while the irregular natural outer edge retains the character of the original material. The intersecting darker lines create a striking, almost botanical design across the softly coloured surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-off specimen. You will receive the exact piece shown in the product photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Petrified wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocality: Henry Mountains, Utah, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished face with natural outer edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: approximately 125 g (4.4 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFace dimensions: approximately 70 × 60 mm (2¾ × 2⅜ inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum thickness: approximately 16 mm (⅝ inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity available: one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural fractures, pits, mineral deposits, edge irregularities and variations in colour are expected characteristics of genuine petrified wood. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive display piece for a fossil collection, geological cabinet or natural-history interior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Time Atelier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48813700448481,"sku":"DTA-000044","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7892\/7841\/files\/petrified-wood-henry-mountains-01_a0307287-9182-4dd9-90d1-a620dc2f76e8.png?v=1786511354"},{"product_id":"arizona-rainbow-petrified-wood-slab-polished-face-raw-back","title":"Arizona Rainbow Petrified Wood Slab — Polished Face, Raw Back","description":"\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind Arizona rainbow petrified wood slab with a vivid natural palette of red, orange, yellow, cream, grey, purple and dark mineral tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe front face is polished to reveal the fossil wood grain and intricate mineral patterning. The cut backside\/end and natural edges have been left raw and unpolished, giving the piece an appealing contrast between its reflective display face and original stone texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e petrified wood (silicified fossil wood)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arizona, USA, as represented; exact quarry\/locality is not documented\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 10 × 7.5 × 1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 137 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e polished front face; raw cut back\/end; natural rough edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 unique specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArizona petrified wood formed when buried wood was mineralised by silica-rich groundwater in Late Triassic river deposits more than 200 million years ago. Iron, manganese and other trace impurities can create the red, orange, yellow, grey and purple hues associated with rainbow material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural fractures, chips, colour variation and uneven raw areas are part of this specimen and are visible in the photographs. Please use the images as the best guide to the exact piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Time Atelier","offers":[{"title":"One-of-a-kind specimen","offer_id":49018909098209,"sku":"DTA-PW-AZ-001","price":95.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0841\/7892\/7841\/files\/arizona-petrified-wood-angle-alt.png?v=1788254363"},{"product_id":"arizona-rainbow-petrified-wood-slab-816g-polished-display-piece","title":"Arizona Rainbow Petrified Wood Slab — 816g, Polished Display Piece","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArizona Rainbow Petrified Wood Slab\u003c\/strong\u003e — a one-of-a-kind polished display specimen with a vivid palette of red, orange, yellow, brown, purple and blue-grey mineral colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial slab has a polished display face with its natural\/raw cut edge left visible. Striking bands, fractures and colour zones preserve the character of the original wood structure after mineralisation. The specimen is sold as Arizona petrified wood; the exact collecting locality and species for this individual piece have not been documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArizona's famous petrified wood deposits are associated with the Late Triassic Chinle Formation. In the Petrified Forest region, fallen wood was buried in ancient river sediments and mineral-rich fluids permineralised and replaced parts of the wood with silica. Impurities including iron, carbon and manganese contribute to the region's characteristic rainbow colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 816 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 cm × 15 cm × 1 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e polished display face; natural\/raw cut edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arizona, USA (as represented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e one-of-a-kind specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural fractures, colour variation and edge texture are part of this fossil's character. 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