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Polished Large Red Podocarpus Petrified Wood Sliced Plaque x 1 From Marovoay, Madagascar - Toprock Gemstones and Minerals

Polished Large Red Podocarpus Petrified Wood Sliced Plaque x 1 From Marovoay, Madagascar

R2,828.00 ZAR
Sale price  R2,828.00 ZAR Regular price 
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Polished Large Red Podocarpus Petrified Wood Sliced Plaque x 1 From Marovoay, Madagascar - Toprock Gemstones and Minerals

Polished Large Red Podocarpus Petrified Wood Sliced Plaque x 1 From Marovoay, Madagascar

184-337-260530BM

RETAIL PRICE

R2,828.00 ZAR
Sale price  R2,828.00 ZAR Regular price 
AVAILABILITY: We currently have 1 in stock

A NOTE FROM NICK 
A large 271 x 243 x 18 mm sized expertly sliced, polished red and brown Podocarpus podocarpus (scientific name) Petrified Wood sliced plaque with gorgeous wood grain patterns. 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 
Petrified Wood from Madagascar 
Petrified Wood from Madagascar is fossilised ancient tree material where the organic wood has been replaced by minerals such as silica, iron, and manganese. All of this petrified wood comes from Podocarpus trees with the scientific name Podocarpus podocarpus. The brown petrified wood comes from the Mahajanga region, while the red petrified wood comes from the Marovoay area. It shows rich, earthy red and brown hues with well-preserved wood grain and structure and natural crystalline vug cavities.

ASSOCIATED MINERALS 
Silicon Dioxide, Iron, Manganese, Podocarpus

ASSOCIATED FEATURES 
Trigonal, Opaque, Fossil, Vugs, Cavities

ASSOCIATED COLOURS 
Black, Brown, Caramel, Purple, Red, Green

MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
7 to 8

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Mahajanga, Madagascar
Grade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 271 x 243 x 18 mm 

PRODUCT WEIGHT: 2.2 kg

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