Fossil Palm Root Slice - 3.25-6.25 inch

This Fossil Palm Root Slice shows the fossilized grain of ancient palm wood, with pale tan and cream outer zones giving way to deep brown and black centres, finished with a top polish and a natural edge. The cut face reveals the dotted, fibrous root structure characteristic of petrified palm, while the unpolished rim keeps the raw fossil character. It is a substantial slice with real presence on a stand or shelf.

Petrified Wood is traditionally associated with grounding and stability, and is commonly used as an anchoring piece for the home or workspace. Many people keep it where they want a sense of steadiness and connection to deep time, hold it during quiet reflection, or display it as a natural focal point; it is also a meaningful gift for someone drawn to fossils and the natural world.

As a natural fossil, each Fossil Palm Root Slice carries its own grain, colour distribution, and surface character, so the piece received will differ from the photographs.

Key Properties
Primary Focus: Protection & Grounding
Secondary Focus: Balance & Harmony
Chakra Association: Root
Zodiac Sign: Leo, Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger, Ox
Ruling Planet: Saturn
Elements: Earth
Mohs Hardness: 7
Stone Family: Sedimentary Rock
Material: Natural Petrified Palm Wood
Origin: Indonesia
Form: Slice
Finish: Top Polished, Natural Edge
Approximate Size: 85-159 mm (3.3-6.3 inches)
Approximate Weight: 157-401 g
Listing: Single unit

Geological Information
Petrified Wood is silicified wood, a silicon dioxide pseudomorph with a Mohs hardness of 7, formed when ancient wood is gradually replaced by silica molecule by molecule while the original cellular structure is preserved. The process occurs over millions of years in silica-rich groundwater, and palm-root material shows the distinctive dotted, fibrous vascular pattern of the original plant. The brown, black, cream and tan colouring is the original wood structure preserved in silica. Petrified wood is recognized across many cultures as a connection to ancient time, and Native American traditions of the American Southwest hold it as sacred material linked to ancestors and deep time. This material is sourced from Indonesia, with other notable deposits in the USA (the Arizona Petrified Forest), Madagascar, Argentina and Egypt.

AuturaSol Standard
Each natural stone is selected for its authenticity, geological integrity, and energetic clarity. Natural variations in colour, structure, inclusions, and surface features are inherent to geological materials and contribute to the individuality of each piece. Any known treatments, enhancements, stabilization, or man-made characteristics are clearly disclosed within the product information where applicable. Every piece is inspected and photographed to reflect its true character; however, lighting conditions, screen settings, and natural variation may cause slight differences in appearance. If you have any questions about a piece before completing your purchase, we're always here to help. Where authenticity meets beauty, we tell you exactly what you're holding.