{"product_id":"5-1-fossilized-polished-petrified-wood-branch-madagascar-66-225-million-yrs-old-05nbb479","title":"5.1\" Fossilized Polished Petrified Wood Branch Madagascar 66-225 Million Yrs Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: Madagascar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 9.3 Ounces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 5.1 Inches Long, 3.7 Inches Wide, 0.5 Inches Thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #38761d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe item pictured is the one you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e66-225 million years old Cretaceous and Quaternary periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"159\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eThis polished Madagascar petrified wood specimen is a striking example of nature’s artistry over millions of years. The smooth, reflective surface reveals intricate patterns and a rich range of colors that formed during the fossilization process, making it a standout piece for display or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eIn the late Tertiary period, Madagascar’s volcanic landscapes were covered with extensive forests. Volcanic activity periodically buried trees under ash and lava, cutting off oxygen and slowing decay. This created ideal conditions for silicification, a slow mineral replacement process that transformed the original wood into stone while preserving its cellular structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003eOver time, the wood was replaced by silica-rich minerals such as quartz, jasper, chalcedony, opal, and calcite. Trace elements during mineralization produced their vivid hues: iron contributed warm reds, browns, and amber, while manganese added deep blues, grays, and black tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eMadagascar petrified wood is highly prized by fossil collectors, lapidary artists, and designers for its durability, natural beauty, and geological significance. Each piece offers a unique, timeless glimpse into ancient forests and volcanic activity, connecting the observer to Earth’s distant past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"MADDEN25","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51445032583448,"sku":"05NBB479","price":48.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A9550_3fee498a-bc71-4de1-a4bf-a8c538f8b392.jpg?v=1766180798","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/5-1-fossilized-polished-petrified-wood-branch-madagascar-66-225-million-yrs-old-05nbb479","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}