Permineralised wood slice — quartz-covered Indonesian wood, 79 g

Description

Permineralised wood slice from Indonesia, 79 g, showing a sparkling quartz-covered surface with visible wood structure across the face. The piece is a panel, H 7 × W 5.5 × D 1 cm, with prominent crystalised areas that catch the light.

This is permineralised wood preserved as a rigid, mineral-rich specimen rather than organic timber, and the quartzised face gives a bright, crystalline appearance without implying polish or extra preparation.

Mineral context

Permineralised wood forms when mineral-rich fluids fill the pore spaces in buried wood.