Petrified Wood - Washington, Miocene Lapis Lazuli forming in lakes

forming in lakes

normally found still attached to its host matrix rock

aquatic to semi-aquatic reptile

This stone encourages a positive attitude

It requires long hours of carving

Petrified Wood - Washington, Miocene Lapis Lazuli forming in lakesFrom ancient Greek meaning "wood turned into rock", Petrified Wood is an unique form of fossilization. In some instances all the organic matter has been replaced by minerals (usually a silicate, such as quartz) during a process called permineralization replacement. However, many petrified wood specimens undergo a unique fossilization process, where silicates bond with the cellulose structure of the wood, thereby preserving organic matter. Regardless