Black & red multicolor opal filled fossilized wood highly fluorescent mineral collectable or unique ornamental stone for interior design and double the healing benefits! Evaluated and identified by me, Micki B. Self-mined in Fremont County, Colorado. 234.4g and 3.5x2x2. Agate opal is a variety with a banded color pattern on its surface. It can form around fossils or in rock veins. Despite the name, agate opal does not contain agate. The moniker comes from this variety’s resemblance to agate’s signature color banding. Petrified Wood is a colloquial term used for fossilized remains of trees or tree-like plants, where the cavities between natural wood cells are filled with minerals. The material is often used for jewelry and decorations. Petrified Wood is often used for meditation with the Third Eye chakra to uncover and release negative energy from the past. It is believed to help the user connect with the Higher Spiritual realm and is often used to boost psychic abilities. It enhances transformation and spiritual growth. It may help improve patience and open the mind to deeper understanding. Opal is believed to enhance creativity and originality. It encourages honesty and self-expression. It is considered a protective stone that absorbs negative energy and reflects it back to the source. When placed on the Heart chakra, it is said to release emotional blocks and allow for truer, deeper love connections. It can be worn, carried, or placed in the home. Opal was associated with the Divine, supernatural, and magical in many ancient cultures and civilizations. The stone was a symbol of love for ancient Romans, while the Greeks thought the stone was created from the tears of Zeus. Generally, the stone was considered to bring good luck. It is the birthstone of October. When selecting opal, consider color and clarity. For color, both background color and play-of-color, which is the optical pattern presented when a gem is moved, are important. Darker background colors are generally more valuable. Ideally, play-of-color covers the entire gem, has brilliant brightness, and shows a unique pattern. Red is the most valuable color, followed by orange, yellow, green, and blue. Uneven or brown-colored inclusions can lower the value. Fakes are common, so authenticity is important. Authentic opal will often have slight inconsistencies in coloration and patterns and look solid when viewed from the side. Owner, Wet Mountain Minerals.