The black color in petrified wood is derived from the presence of pyrite or organic carbon in the soil mineral. Pyrite sparks when it is struck and is called ‘fire mineral’
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Polished Black Petrified Wood
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Each piece is like a giant crystal, often sparkling in the sunlight as if covered by glitter. The rainbow of colors is produced by impurities in the quartz, such as iron, carbon, and manganese. Over 200 million years ago, the logs washed into an ancient river system and were buried quick enough and deep enough…
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Chillaxing at home, at the lake, or camping are examples of great times to have a package of QwikFire on hand. With your outdoor fireplace, chiminea, or firepit at home, QwikFire makes it easy to start your fire and ensures you will have a successful fire regardless of the conditions. CHIMINEA If you love burning…
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Petrified wood (from the Latin root petro meaning ‘rock’ or ‘stone’; literally ‘wood turned into stone’) is the name given to a special type of fossilized remains of terrestrial vegetation. Petrifaction is the result of a tree or tree-like plants having been replaced by stone via a mineralization process that often includes permineralization and replacement.[1] The organic materials making up cell walls have been replicated with minerals (mostly a silicate, such…
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Petrified wood (from the Latin root petro meaning ‘rock’ or ‘stone’; literally ‘wood turned into stone’) is the name given to a special type of fossilized remains of terrestrial vegetation. Petrifaction is the result of a tree or tree-like plants having been replaced by stone via a mineralization process that often includes permineralization and replacement.[1] The organic materials making up cell walls have been replicated with minerals (mostly a silicate, such…