PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
(200 - 220 million year old Dadoxylon Pine Cone Bearing Tree thinly sliced)
Zimbabwe’s Remarkable Petrified Wood Collection
Discover the rich array of petrified wood from Zimbabwe, primarily dating back to the Miocene epoch. Our collection features large, striking slices as well as a select assortment of polished items. Known for its density and exceptional hardness, often resembling ironwood, Zimbabwean petrified wood presents both a challenge and an opportunity for detailed craftsmanship.
The variety of wood colors, enhanced through the petrification process, adds significant visual appeal to each specimen. This fascinating process involves the gradual replacement of organic material with minerals, preserving the original structures of the wood in stone. Each piece offers a geological snapshot of the Miocene, often linked botanically to ancient forest ecosystems.
Petrified wood from Zimbabwe is more than just a fossil; it’s a tangible connection to the earth's ancient biological history. Ideal for collectors and educational purposes, each piece captures a moment in time where organic life transitioned into a lasting mineral legacy.
Explore our collection to connect with the deep past and appreciate the extraordinary beauty of Zimbabwe’s petrified wood.
Please note that prices are grade-dependent, and items are sold as shown.
worked to reveal the intricate growth ring patterns, adding to the allure of each piece. Much of the regional material dates back to the Triassic period and is botanically associated with the genus Podocarpus. Petrification, the remarkable process in which organic material is transformed into a fossil through the replacement of the original material and the filling of the original pore spaces with minerals, is perfectly exemplified by petrified wood. This captivating phenomenon extends to all organic entities, from bacteria to vertebrates, each with the potential to become petrified and thereby preserved for eternity. Price is grade dependent. Items are as shown.
PRODUCT COLOUR
Brown, Green
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Mahajanga, Madagascar
Grade = A Grade
Size = 89 - 136 mm
SKU = 150-723-KW
PLEASE NOTE: The product title specifies the exact number of individual pieces included in your purchase (eg. x12, x1, x35 etc). “We have 1 in stock” means we have 1(one) complete batch (as per quantity stated in the product title) or 1 (one) unique product available as appropriate. Prices are grade dependent and all items are sold as shown in the product images.
All prices exclude SA VAT. International export clients will not be charged VAT by us, but you may be charged import VAT by customs in your country.