Petrified Wood - Washington, Miocene Lapis Lazuli aquatic to semi-aquatic reptile

aquatic to semi-aquatic reptile

Imperial Jasper is found in the areas ranging from Jalisco and Zacatecas Mexico

This stone encourages a positive attitude

normally found still attached to its host matrix rock

They have a semi-translucent white body color with flashes of blue

Petrified Wood - Washington, Miocene Lapis Lazuli aquatic to semi-aquatic reptileFrom ancient Greek meaning "wood turned into rock", Petrified Wood is an unique form of fossilization. In some instances all the organic matter has been replaced by minerals (usually a silicate, such as quartz) during a process called permineralization replacement. However, many petrified wood specimens undergo a unique fossilization process, where silicates bond with the cellulose structure of the wood, thereby preserving organic matter. Regardless