Petrified Wood - Auracarioxylon
$12,000.00 USD
When woody stems of plants are buried in wet sediments saturated with dissolved minerals, the lack of oxygen slows decay of the wood, allowing minerals to replace cell walls and to fill void spaces in the wood. Wood is composed mostly of holocellulose (cellulose and hems-cellulose) and lignin.
Petrified wood of this caliber enables significant reconstruction of ancient environments, contributing to the advancement of paleontology. Its outstanding display quality makes it a striking centerpiece for a prestigious private collection or a scientific institution, offering both scientific significance and visual impact.
TAXONOMY
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Class: Pinopsida
- Order: Araucariales
- Family: Araucariaceae
- Genus: Araucarioxylon
- Species: Auracarioxylon Arizonicum
GEOLOGICAL CONTEXT
- Formation: Chinle Formation
- Location: Arizona, United States of America
- Age: 225 million years
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Dimensions: 28" x 25" (72 x 64 cm)
- Weight: 15kg (33lbs)
