3.6" Fossilized Polished Petrified Wood Branch Madagascar 66-225 Million Yrs Old
Location: Madagascar
Weight: 5.3 Ounces
Dimensions: 3.6 Inches Long, 3 Inches Wide, 0.6 Inches Thick
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66-225 million years old Cretaceous and Quaternary periods
Spanning 66 to 225 million years of Earth's history, this Madagascar petrified wood branch embodies the remarkable transformation of ancient organic matter into crystalline stone. The polished surface gleams with a sophisticated interplay of natural hues—warm ambers and burnt siennas contrasting with deep indigos and charcoal tones—each color a direct result of mineral infusion during fossilization. When catastrophic volcanic events buried Madagascar's primordial forests beneath successive layers of ash and lava, they created ideal conditions for silicification. Oxygen deprivation halted decay, allowing silica-based minerals—quartz, chalcedony, jasper, opal, and calcite—to gradually infiltrate and replace the wood's cellular matrix. Iron and manganese compounds within the mineral-rich groundwater produced the specimen's distinctive chromatic richness. The result is a durable, museum-caliber artifact that appeals equally to serious collectors, artisans, and those seeking a tangible connection to Madagascar's volcanic heritage. This polished specimen serves as both an elegant decorative element and a profound geological narrative frozen in stone.
