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Polished XL Red Podocarpus Petrified Wood Slice x 1 From Marovoay, Madagascar
R3,892.00 ZAR
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R3,892.00 ZAR
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Polished XL Red Podocarpus Petrified Wood Slice x 1 From Marovoay, Madagascar
184-209-260529KW
RETAIL PRICE
R3,892.00 ZAR
Sale price
R3,892.00 ZAR
Regular price
AVAILABILITY: We currently have 1 in stock
A NOTE FROM NICK
An XL slice of red petrified wood from Marovoay, Madagascar. This piece shows rich, earthy red hues with well-preserved wood grain and structure. It is fossilised ancient Podocarpus tree material with the scientific name Podocarpus podocarpus, where the organic wood has been replaced by minerals such as silica, iron, and manganese.
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Petrified Wood from Madagascar is fossilised ancient tree material where the organic wood has been replaced by minerals such as silica, iron, and manganese.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.
PRODUCT MINERALS
Silicon Dioxide, Iron, Manganese, Podocarpus
PRODUCT FEATURES
Trigonal, Opaque, Fossil
PRODUCT COLOUR
Black, Brown, Caramel, Purple, Red, Green
MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
7 to 8
PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Marovoay, Madagascar
Grade = A Grade
Size = 320 x 280 x 22 mm
PRODUCT WEIGHT: 3.56 kg
