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9 lb agatized or opalized petrified wood This specimen appears to be a piece of agatized or opalized petrified wood, likely originating from famous localities like Arizona or Madagascar, characterized by distinct vertical grain textures and vibrant mineral replacement colors. ® Etsy +3 • Composition: The original organic wood structure has been completely replaced by microcrystalline quartz (silica), showing bright yellow, orange, and reddish iron-oxide or jasper-like infusions along the fractures. • Formation: Created during the Mesozoic or Paleozoic eras when buried wood was saturated with silica-rich groundwater, preserving the microscopic cellular details in stone. • Hardness: Has a Mohs hardness of around 6.5 to 7 on the outer quartz/agate portions, making it durable and capable of taking a high polish