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Polished Red Podocarpus Petrified Wood Mushrooms x 5 From Mahajanga, Madagascar
R2,511.60 ZAR
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R2,511.60 ZAR
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Polished Red Podocarpus Petrified Wood Mushrooms x 5 From Mahajanga, Madagascar
184-234-260529BM
RETAIL PRICE
R2,511.60 ZAR
Sale price
R2,511.60 ZAR
Regular price
AVAILABILITY: We currently have 1 in stock
A NOTE FROM NICK
A tray of 5 expertly polished red Podocarpus podocarpus (scientific name) Petrified Wood A Grade mushrooms. All highly selected with woody grain. Mixed sizes.
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Petrified Wood from Madagascar is fossilised ancient tree material where the organic wood has been replaced by minerals such as silica, iron, and manganese.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 = A Grade
Size = 60 - 110 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 1.9 kg
