4.9" Fossilized Polished Petrified Wood Branch Madagascar 66-225 Million Yrs Old

Location: Madagascar

Weight: 7.3 Ounces

Dimensions: 4.9 Inches Long, 2.5 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick

The item pictured is the one you will receive. 

66-225 million years old Cretaceous and Quaternary periods

This Madagascar petrified wood specimen has been carefully polished to a high sheen, revealing an exceptional display of natural colors and mineral patterns created during fossilization. The layered tones and flowing textures reflect the complex geological history preserved within the stone, making this piece both visually striking and scientifically fascinating.

In the late Tertiary period, Madagascar was home to expansive forests growing near active volcanic zones. Powerful eruptions periodically covered these landscapes with thick layers of ash and lava, rapidly burying fallen trees. This sudden entombment isolated the wood from oxygen and microorganisms, preventing decay and allowing the fossilization process to begin.

Over millions of years, the original wood material was gradually replaced by silica-rich minerals, including quartz, chalcedony, jasper, opal, and calcite, while retaining the tree’s internal structure. Trace elements introduced during mineralization are responsible for the specimen’s dramatic coloration. Iron contributes warm shades of amber, rust, and orange, while manganese produces cooler tones of blue, gray, and deep black.

Highly sought after by fossil collectors, lapidary enthusiasts, and interior designers, Madagascar petrified wood is prized for its durability, uniqueness, and natural artistry. Each polished specimen is one-of-a-kind, offering a timeless glimpse into Earth’s volcanic past and ancient forest ecosystems.