Pyritized Petrified Wood from Indonesia - D

Pyritized Petrified Wood from Indonesia | 93g

A pyritized petrified wood specimen from Indonesia. Look for the metallic pyrite sparkle running through the fossil wood.

Stone Facts:

• In pyritized petrified wood, pyrite (iron sulphide) has filled or replaced parts of the wood during fossilisation, giving it a metallic shine. Keep it dry, as pyrite can tarnish in damp conditions
• Petrified wood forms when buried wood is slowly replaced, cell by cell, by minerals such as silica, preserving its structure
• Pyritized pieces have been partly replaced by pyrite, giving a metallic sparkle
• Silicified wood sits around Mohs 7

Traditional & Folklore Properties:

• Petrified wood is traditionally associated with patience and endurance
• Traditionally linked to the Root and Solar Plexus chakras
• Associated in crystal astrology with Leo and Virgo

Product Details:

• Natural pyritized petrified wood, specimen
• Origin: Indonesia
• Weight: 93g
• You will receive the exact item shown

Suggested Uses:

• A mineral collection piece
• Cabinet or shelf display
• A gift for a rock or mineral collector

Important Notes:

• Natural specimens may have small knocks or marks from mining and handling
• Colours may vary slightly depending on lighting conditions
• Natural crystals may have inclusions and surface variation
• Please allow 1–3mm difference due to manual measurement
• Photos taken to best represent true colours; may vary slightly in natural light
• Traditional and folklore properties are shared for interest only and are not a substitute for professional medical advice

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