Petrified Fossil Wood Arizona Raw Mineral Natural Rough Rock Red Slab Slice Raw

Weight: 60 grams / 2 ounces Size (approx.): 2.50 x 1.70 x 1.00 inch Description: Natural Petrified Fossil Wood from Arizona, USA. This raw, unpolished specimen features well-preserved fossil structure with beautiful multi colors, typical of Arizona's world-famous petrified forests. A great piece for fossil lovers, collectors, and lapidary work. Features of Arizona Petrified Wood: Color palette: Common colors include deep reds, rusty oranges, browns, greys, blacks, tans, and occasionally purples or yellows—caused by minerals like iron, manganese, and silica replacing organic matter. Patterns: Displays natural wood grain, growth rings, or bark-like texture frozen in stone. Some pieces may show colorful swirls, knots, or crystal-filled fractures (agatized zones). Hardness: Around 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale (similar to quartz). Location: Sourced from Arizona, USA — particularly near the Petrified Forest National Park region, known globally for vibrant and well-preserved fossil wood. Formation: Petrified wood forms when ancient trees were buried by volcanic ash and silica-rich water seeped in, slowly replacing organic material with quartz over millions of years while preserving cellular structure. Rarity: Widely collected, but colorful or well-structured pieces are more valuable. Arizona material is considered among the highest quality in the world. Energetic & Spiritual Properties: Petrified wood is believed to: Offer grounding and ancestral connection Promote patience, in