{"product_id":"1-5kg-red-petrified-wood-freeform-from-madagascar","title":"1.5kg Red Petrified Wood Freeform from Madagascar","description":"\u003cp\u003e*** All information about the metaphysical properties of the listings on this site is for reference only and is to be understood in this context. It is based on research of opinions and beliefs from different cultures today and throughout history and my own personal beliefs.The information is not to be taken as a replacement for a medical examination, diagnosis, or treatment. For medical advice, please consult a healthcare professional. ***\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSave on shipping by purchasing multiple items from my store.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis stunning XL Freeform Petrified Wood specimen weighs 1,566g, measures 14cm x 9.5cm x 6cm and is from Madagascar. The red colour is due to Iron Oxides present during the Petrification process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePetrified Wood comes from the Greek root \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003epetro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, which means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003erock \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003estone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, with literal meaning \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e‘wood turned into stone’.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIt’s the name given to the fossilized remains of terrestrial vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePetrified Wood is the result of a tree turning into stone through the process of permineralization. All the organic materials of the tree have been replaced with silicate minerals, usually a quartz, while maintaining the wood’s original structure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUnlike other kinds of fossils that are compressions or impressions, Petrified Wood is a three-dimensional representation of the original organic material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe petrifaction process happens underground, when wood starts to get covered by sediments. It’s preserved at first due to lack of oxygen. Mineral-rich water that’s flowing through the sediments deposits minerals in the tree’s cells. As the tree’s lignin and cellulose start to decay, a stone mould also begins to form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThese stones were revered in the past as they were thought to contain the knowledge from the tree that they were created from.  Ancient people thought these stones had magical qualities. This was possibly due to the reverence that real trees held within many cultures. Fossilized Wood is created naturally in the earth from ancient trees that became fossilized over a very long period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey are beneficial healing crystals for you to utilise as from this prolonged process energy was embodied within these stones that brings patience through on-going growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMany people like to use Petrified Wood to help connect with the energies of the Earth. Petrified Wood is a great way for city dwellers to keep the vibrations of nature near in the concrete jungle. Meditation with Petrified Wood may take you back to connect with a time when your Spirit was cradled by Nature. Petrified Wood encourages people to respect and look after their environment, ever finding ways to live simply, in harmony with the Spirit of the planet. Carry Petrified Wood with you when you feel disconnected from Nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePetrified Wood is a stone to assist with grounding and stabilising one’s emotions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eA true stone of transformation securing the base chakra by grounding oneself whilst enabling opening of the third eye chakra raising one’s awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBeing the only crystals that bridges the mineral kingdom with the plant kingdom Petrified Wood blesses us with a unique combination of earth energies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NaturesgiftsByChris","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49616740876565,"sku":null,"price":124.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0870\/2453\/3781\/files\/e064be9b-il_fullxfull.7202588963_hlu8.jpg?v=1765592735","url":"https:\/\/naturesgiftsbychris.com\/products\/1-5kg-red-petrified-wood-freeform-from-madagascar","provider":"NaturesgiftsByChris","version":"1.0","type":"link"}