Petrified Wood - Auracarioxylon
$12,000.00 USD
This petrified wood specimen offers a compelling study in time's passage. The rich interplay of orange, amber, and black hues, a consequence of mineral replacement, articulates the wood's organic form with striking clarity. One can trace the undulations of the original tree, now rendered in stone, a tangible vestige of its living history.
The transformation, occurring over millennia within mineral-rich, oxygen-deprived sediments, documents the slow, deliberate processes of geological change. This particular example of Auracarioxylon offers not only a visual connection to ancient ecosystems but also a valuable glimpse into prehistoric climates and environments.
Ultimately, this piece transcends simple display, becoming a timeless artifact that speaks to the deep history of our planet.
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)
