Opalized Petrified Wood Earrings

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Blue opalized petrified wood is a unique semi precious stone formed after wood becomes preserved when buried by natural sediment, often volcanic ash. Over millions of years mineral rich water flowing over it fossilizing it. The minerals gradually crystalize on the wood, replacing it with opaline silica. The formation of blue colored opal requires specific conditions and is considered very rare. Show more