Spectacular Mineral & Crystal Suppliers. ITEM: Superb, Rare Specimen Of Permineralised Fossil Wood With Sparkling Drusy Crystals. AGE: Oligocene age around 32 Million years old. SOURCE: Coal Mine Deposit – Zwenkau (Leipzig). DIMENSIONS : 470 mm x 212mm x 90mm WEIGHT: 8994g / 19.82 lbs. YES – Deluxe Perspex stand supplied. THIS SPECTACULAR SPECIMEN IS OFFERED AT AN UNBELIEVABLY LOW PRICE – AND WE HAVE ONLY ONE LIKE IT. This is part of a permineralized fossil log from the Oligocene Period was discovered in the brown coal mine deposit in Zwenkau (Leipzig), Germany. That alone is rare enough but there is one feature that makes this a truly MAGICAL specimen – it sparkles like a million stars at night because over and amongst the stunning preservation of actual fibrous wood structures, is a layer of drusy micro-crystals that causes the fossil wood to shimmer like it was coated in diamonds! Unfortunately, no words or photos can do this amazing specimen justice. You just have to see this totally amazing specimen to appreciate the visual effect this amazing fossil possesses. This really is a spectacular and very rare specimen of permineralised fossil wood, especially when you consider the sizeable weight of 8994g! You almost NEVER see this type of petrified wood offered for sale, and we have only 2 pieces at the time of listing. This piece came from a very limited collection we acquired a few years ago from the original person that dug these fossils. They came from a coal mine in Zwenkau, Germany that is now closed and’reclaimed’ (buried and no longer accessible). Fossil logs with actual preserved fibrous texture and anatomy like this are EXTREMELY RARE but there are the features of the colour and being coated with the drusy micro-crystals that puts this piece truly, into a class all its own. It’s like the Hope Diamond of fossil wood – put it in a glass case that can be viewed from all angles and shine a spotlight on it and for sure, it will attract and hold viewers like nothing else. Not only is this a rare FOSSIL but it too, is a rare MINERAL specimen because of the drusy. How many pieces in a collection can qualify for both? Petrified wood in its natural form is far less prevalent on the market compared to sliced and polished examples. Unfortunately, when such modifications are done to the specimen, the fossil value of the wood is lessened and the piece becomes more of a pretty mineral showpiece rather than an educational and intriguing display fossil because the natural interior and exterior appearance has been modified or in some cases, destroyed. The unique fossil process has retained the most minute cellular structures and texture of modern wood. Whether for a museum exhibit or private exhibition, this will be treasured as one of the future owner’s most memorable specimens. SELDOM do you see petrified fossil wood with these features and this well preserved in such a massive solid natural log! NO REPAIR, POLISHING, OR RESTORATION. This item is in the category “Collectables\Rocks, Fossils & Minerals\Fossils\Plants”. The seller is “paragonminerals” and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Republic of Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Canada, Brazil, New Zealand, Norway, Mexico, Switzerland, Bermuda, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guernsey, Gibraltar, French Guiana, Iceland, Jersey, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Peru, Paraguay, Chile, Colombia.
- Sub-Type: Petrified Wood
- Modification Description: Polished Slab
- Type: Fossils
- Shape: natural
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
- Finish: Unpolished
- Modified Item: No