Petrified wood

Fossilized wood is the result of the mineralization of ancient trees, whose organic matter has been gradually replaced by minerals, mainly silica, while preserving the structure of the original wood. Dating back tens to hundreds of millions of years, depending on the deposits, it often reveals growth rings, fibers, and bark details. Highly prized by collectors, fossilized wood is a remarkable testament to prehistoric forests and the geological history of our planet.