Petrified Wood - 25 millions years proccess petrification Wood
Petrified wood is a type of fossil, it consists of fossil wood where all the organic materials have been replaced with minerals (most often a silicate, such as quartz), while retaining the original structure of the wood. The petrifaction process occurs underground, when wood becomes buried under sediment. Mineral-rich water flowing through the sediment deposits minerals in the plant's cells and as the plant's lignin and cellulose decay away, a stone mould forms in its place. The wood is preserved due to a lack of oxygen.
Elements such as manganese, iron and copper in the water/mud during the petrification process give petrified wood a variety of color ranges. Pure quartz crystals are colorless, but when contaminants are added to the process the crystals take on a yellow, red or other tint.
The wood fossils are collected by local indigenous people and farmers, selected for size and color and then hand crafted and polished to produce stunning tables, chairs and sculptures. Once again each piece of our fossilized wood furniture and sculptures is a naturally unique and individual creation that remains millions of years old. The furniture and sculptures will provide for a centerpiece or focal point to any room or garden setting and can be used internally or externally.
Petrified wood can preserve the original structure of the wood in all its detail, down to the microscopic level. Structures such as tree rings and the various tissues are often observed features.