A 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.
Petrified 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.
This 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.
This is a one-off specimen. You will receive the exact piece shown in the product photographs.
Details
- Material: Petrified wood
- Locality: Henry Mountains, Utah, USA
- Finish: Polished face with natural outer edge
- Weight: approximately 125 g (4.4 oz)
- Face dimensions: approximately 70 × 60 mm (2¾ × 2⅜ inches)
- Maximum thickness: approximately 16 mm (⅝ inch)
- Quantity available: one
Natural 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.
A distinctive display piece for a fossil collection, geological cabinet or natural-history interior.