Slice of Petrified Wood. Formed 200 millions years ago. Island of Madagascar

Short Technical Summary
Stone Height: approx. 21 cm
Width: approx. 23 cm
Stone Weight: 2.57 kg
Height with Display Stand: approx. 25.5 cm
Total Weight with Stand: 3.06 kg
Origin: Madagascar
Age: approx. 220 million years
Geological Period: Late Triassic
Composition: Silicified fossil wood · predominantly SiO₂
Formation: Ancient wood gradually replaced by silica-rich minerals

What you should know about the Stone
Over 220 Million Years Old
This remarkable piece began as ancient wood during the Late Triassic, more than 220 million years ago, when some of the earliest dinosaurs lived.

Wood Transformed into Stone
Over millions of years, the original organic material was gradually replaced by minerals, preserving the wood's natural structures and patterns in stone.

A Natural Record of Prehistoric Life
Warm cream, honey and earthy brown tones reveal beautifully preserved patterns from an ancient tree, making each slice a completely unique glimpse into Earth's distant past.

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