Petrified wood Sphere - Height: 137 mm - Width: 137 mm- 3103 g

Magnificent Fossilized Wood Sphere - Madagascar Xiloide Opal
Extraordinary fossilized wood sphere (xiloide opal) from Madagascar, an authentic geological treasure that encompasses millions of years of natural history.
Features:
Weight: 3.103 grams
Diameter: 137 mm
Material: Xyloid opal (fossilized silicified wood)
Origin: Madagascar
This magnificent specimen features an extraordinary color range that spans from deep red to orange, from golden yellow to brown, with shades that create a fascinating play of colors and streaks. The perfect sphere craftsmanship enhances the natural beauty of the material, allowing appreciation of the grains and textures that testify to the ancient wooden structure.
Xyloid opal forms through a fossilization process that takes millions of years, during which the wood is gradually replaced by silica, preserving the original cellular structure and creating these spectacular natural patterns. Each specimen is absolutely unique and unrepeatable.
Ideal for mineral collectors, fossil enthusiasts, and lovers of natural gemstones. Perfect as a centerpiece of a collection or as a striking decorative element.
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Magnificent fossil wood sphere - Malagasy Xylopal
Extraordinary fossil wood sphere (xylopal) from Madagascar, an authentic geological treasure encapsulating millions of years of natural history.
Specifications:
Weight: 3,103 grams
Diameter: 137 mm
Material: Xylopal (silicified fossil wood)
Origin: Madagascar
This magnificent specimen exhibits an extraordinary chromatic range from intense red to orange, golden yellow to brown, with nuances that create a captivating interplay of colors and striations. The perfect spherical craftsmanship enhances the natural beauty of the material, allowing appreciation of the veining and textures that testify to the ancient wood structure.
Xylopal forms through a fossilization process requiring millions of years, during which wood is gradually replaced by silica, preserving the original cellular structure and creating these spectacular natural patterns. Each specimen is absolutely unique and unrepeatable.
Ideal for mineral collectors, fossil enthusiasts, and lovers of natural gemstones. Perfect as a centerpiece for a collection or as a high-impact decorative element.