Petrified Wood Polished Rock Specimen Utah

This is a gorgeous, polished, petrified wood rock specimen.  Did you know that petrified wood is also a fossil?  It forms when plant material is buried by sediment and protected from decay due to oxygen and organisms. Then, groundwater rich in dissolved solids flows through the sediment, replacing the original plant material with silica, calcite or pyrite.  We have a trivia contest question suggestion - What is the state gemstone of Washington?  Answer:  Petrified Wood. Place this beautiful specimen on your fireplace mantle, a bookcase shelf or on a tabletop or as a focal design element in any room.  Feng Shui earth element for energy flow within your living or workspace.  Don't be pedestrian with your decor.  Use mineral accents as a conversation starter.  Petrified wood is a Feng Shui earth element. Natural Colors: Red, Gray, White, Brown, Tan Approximate Measurements: 13 inches long x 10 inches wide x 1 inch thick Origin: Utah Cleaning Instructions: You can gently clean this with a