炎のような赤色を帯び、鋭い白いアクセントを持つ、目を引く三畳紀の化石木 完璧に磨かれた球体、炎のような赤と深い地色で古代の木目を映し出す - Height: 69 mm - Width: 69 mm- 490 g - (1)

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A perfectly polished sphere of Triassic fossil wood from Madagascar, displaying fiery red hues with sharp white accents.

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磨かれた化石木の球体 - 最高品質コレクション - 直訳的な幾何学的彫刻として presenting, this specimen is a magnificent sphere of fossil wood from Madagascar dating back to the Early Triassic. Its perfectly spherical shape and mirror polish result from skilled craftsmanship, transforming a natural history artifact into a timeless design object. The specimen immediately captures attention with its extraordinary color palette and the complexity of internal patterns, testimony to a remote era. A careful inspection of the surface reveals a world of details. Warm, intense hues dominate the scene: flaming reds, almost evoking primal fire, alternate with browns, oranges, and cream-colored and pure white sections. These color bands are not random but follow the wood’s original organic structure, drawing patterns that may resemble flames, grain, or concentric growth rings. The flawless polish gives the sphere a glassy luster that enhances every shade, creating reflections that animate the object and emphasize its three-dimensional depth. This artifact originates from a process known as permineralization, which occurred about 240 million years ago. An ancient tree, probably an araucaria, was rapidly buried by sediment lacking oxygen, halting its normal decomposition. Over millions of years, groundwater rich in dissolved minerals, mainly silica, penetrated the plant tissues. Slowly, silica filled the cell cavities and replaced the organic matter, forging a perfect, petrified replica of the original wooden structure. The vivid colors are due to trace elements in the sediment: iron oxides gave rise to reds, oranges and browns. Beyond its undeniable aesthetic value, this sphere represents a genuine window into Earth’s deep past. Owning such an object means safeguarding a fragment of a prehistoric forest, an ecosystem that existed long before the dinosaurs appeared. For a mineral and fossil collector, it is a piece of great scientific and historical interest. At the same time, its pure form and intrinsic beauty make it a highly striking decorative element, ideal for enriching a Wunderkammer, a professional study, or a library. Technische Details 名前:化石木 分類:珪化木化石 出所:マダガスカル 地質時代:三畳紀前期 サイズ:69 x 69 x 69 mm 重量:490 g 条件:天然、加工済み 加工:研磨球体

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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磨かれた化石木の球体 - 最高品質コレクション - 直訳的な幾何学的彫刻として presenting, this specimen is a magnificent sphere of fossil wood from Madagascar dating back to the Early Triassic. Its perfectly spherical shape and mirror polish result from skilled craftsmanship, transforming a natural history artifact into a timeless design object. The specimen immediately captures attention with its extraordinary color palette and the complexity of internal patterns, testimony to a remote era. A careful inspection of the surface reveals a world of details. Warm, intense hues dominate the scene: flaming reds, almost evoking primal fire, alternate with browns, oranges, and cream-colored and pure white sections. These color bands are not random but follow the wood’s original organic structure, drawing patterns that may resemble flames, grain, or concentric growth rings. The flawless polish gives the sphere a glassy luster that enhances every shade, creating reflections that animate the object and emphasize its three-dimensional depth. This artifact originates from a process known as permineralization, which occurred about 240 million years ago. An ancient tree, probably an araucaria, was rapidly buried by sediment lacking oxygen, halting its normal decomposition. Over millions of years, groundwater rich in dissolved minerals, mainly silica, penetrated the plant tissues. Slowly, silica filled the cell cavities and replaced the organic matter, forging a perfect, petrified replica of the original wooden structure. The vivid colors are due to trace elements in the sediment: iron oxides gave rise to reds, oranges and browns. Beyond its undeniable aesthetic value, this sphere represents a genuine window into Earth’s deep past. Owning such an object means safeguarding a fragment of a prehistoric forest, an ecosystem that existed long before the dinosaurs appeared. For a mineral and fossil collector, it is a piece of great scientific and historical interest. At the same time, its pure form and intrinsic beauty make it a highly striking decorative element, ideal for enriching a Wunderkammer, a professional study, or a library. Technische Details 名前:化石木 分類:珪化木化石 出所:マダガスカル 地質時代:三畳紀前期 サイズ:69 x 69 x 69 mm 重量:490 g 条件:天然、加工済み 加工:研磨球体

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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アイテム数
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主要鉱物
Striking Triassic Fossil Wood with Fiery Red Hues and Sharp White Accents
鉱物形態
Perfectly Polished Sphere Displaying Ancient Wood Grain in Fiery Red and Deep Earth Tones
付録
Triassic Fossil Wood with Exceptional Color & Pattern
重量
490 g
原産国
Madagascar
高さ
69 mm
幅
69 mm
奥行き
69 mm
イタリアVerified
14126
Objects sold
98.46%
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