Petrified wood

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Petrified wood faceted ball with hole 7-8 mm 4 pcs.

Petrified wood cabochon fi 26x mm no. 50

Petrified wood cabochon fi 29x mm no. 60

How is petrified wood formed?

The petrification process takes millions of years and requires special conditions. The main stages of formation are:

Flooding of the tree with mineral-rich water – e.g. after a volcanic eruption or flood.
Lack of oxygen – prevents the wood from rotting.
Infusion of minerals (mainly silica, but also opal, chalcedony, quartz, pyrite) – minerals replace organic cells while preserving their structure.
Gradual fossilization – the process can take from millions to hundreds of millions of years.

Fossilized wood may contain various minerals that affect its color:

Red, brown, orange – iron oxides
Yellow and gold – sulfur
Green and blue – copper compounds
Black – carbon or manganese

Physical and chemical properties of petrified wood

Feature	Value
Chemical composition	Mainly SiO₂ (quartz, chalcedony, opal)
Hardness (Mohs scale)	6.5 – 7
Density	2.6–2.9 g/cm³
Crystal structure	Trigonal (if quartz), amorphous (if opal)
Color	Red, brown, yellow, green, blue, black
Luster	Glassy, dull or waxy
Transparency	Opaque
Structure	Original wood grain preserved

Thanks to its high quartz content, petrified wood is hard and durable, making it suitable for jewelry and decorative items.

Where is petrified wood found?

The largest and most beautiful specimens of petrified wood are found in:

USA (Arizona – Petrified Forest National Park)
Indonesia
Madagascar
Brazil
Argentina
Mongolia
Russia (Siberia)
Poland – petrified wood can be found, among others, in the Świętokrzyskie Mountains

Uses of petrified wood

1. Jewelry and decorations

Thanks to its hardness and unusual patterns, petrified wood is popular in:

Bracelets
Necklaces and pendants
Rings
Sculptures and figurines
Interior decorative elements

2. Esotericism and lithotherapy

In esoteric traditions, petrified wood is considered a stone of stability and connection to the past.

It is believed to have the following properties:

Strengthens patience and mental resilience
Helps to cope with stress and trauma
Connects with the energy of ancestors and the wisdom of the Earth
Stabilizes emotions and helps to ground oneself
Strengthens family ties and tradition

3. Decorative elements and industry

Due to its uniqueness, petrified wood is used as:

Table tops and coffee tables
Wall and floor tiles
Stones for Zen gardens
Interior finishing elements

Petrified wood and chakras

Petrified wood is associated with the root chakra (Muladhara) and the sacral chakra (Svadhisthana):

Root chakra (Muladhara) – helps with stability, grounding, and a sense of security
Sacral chakra (Svadhisthana) – supports creativity and personal development

It is the perfect stone for people who feel lost and need a stronger grounding in reality.

Petrified wood in numerology

Petrified wood resonates with the number 8, which symbolizes:

Strength and endurance
Karma and life cycles
Material and spiritual wealth
Determination and resilience

It is the perfect stone for people who are going through difficult life changes and need stability.

How to distinguish real petrified wood from fakes?

✔️ Natural wood grain structure – visible original wood cell patterns
✔️ Hardness 6.5–7 on the Mohs scale – cannot be easily scratched with a knife
✔️ Variety of colors and inclusions – different minerals create natural patterns
✔️ No plastic or resins – fakes are often lighter and have a uniform color

Summary

✅ Petrified wood is a mineral formed over millions of years from wood replaced by silica
✅ Found in the USA, Indonesia, Brazil, Poland, and other countries
✅ Used in jewelry, decorations, and esotericism
✅ Considered a stone of stability, resilience, and connection to the past
✅ Associated with the root chakra and the number 8

This is a stone for people who seek stability, strength, and connection to nature and history.