PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Madagascar’s Exquisite Petrified Wood Creations
Madagascar is renowned for its diverse and stunning petrified wood products. Our collection includes everything from XXXL slices to gallets, palm stones, pyramids, and prisms. While slicing is the primary transformation method, only a small fraction of the material is crafted into these various forms.
Petrified wood, known for its density and exceptional hardness, presents a unique challenge in crafting. The captivating range of wood colors and intricate growth ring patterns are skillfully revealed through expert craftsmanship, enhancing the natural allure of each piece.
Much of our regional petrified wood dates back to the Triassic period and is botanically associated with the genus Podocarpus. The petrification process, where organic material is replaced by minerals and the original pore spaces are filled, perfectly exemplifies the transformation of organic material into a fossil. This remarkable phenomenon extends beyond wood to include all organic entities, from bacteria to vertebrates, preserving their forms for eternity.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Silicon Dioxide, Calcium Carbonate, Podocarpus
PRODUCT FEATURES
Trigonal, Opaque
PRODUCT COLOUR
Black, Brown, Caramel, Purple, Red, Green
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
7 to 8
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Mahajanga, Madagascar
Grade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 78 - 115 mm
SKU = 152-819-241010LB
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.