Opalized Petrified Wood Heart - 2.0 inch

Opalized Petrified Wood Heart is a polished puffed heart of fossil wood in muted grey and blue-grey tones, with the fine grain and cellular structure of the original wood preserved in stone. Each Heart shows its own pattern of growth lines and mineral colour, and the smooth domed shape sits comfortably in the palm or on a stand.

Petrified Wood is traditionally associated with grounding, protection, and a sense of connection to deep time, and it is commonly kept as a steadying, patient stone. In heart form it is often held during reflection or displayed as a natural talisman. Its ancient origin makes it a meaningful gift.

As a natural fossil, each Opalized Petrified Wood Heart carries its own grain and mineral colouring, so no two pieces are alike.

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 Opalized Petrified Wood
Origin: Indonesia
Form: Heart
Finish: Polished
Approximate Size: 51 mm (2 inches)
Approximate Weight: 45-60 g
Listing: Single unit

Geological Information
Petrified Wood forms when ancient wood is gradually replaced by silica, molecule by molecule, over millions of years in silica-rich groundwater, preserving the original cellular structure of the tree. In opalized material the replacing silica is hydrated opal, which can give the fossil the muted grey and blue-grey tones seen here rather than the browns of agatized wood. It is valued across many cultures as a link to ancient time, and Native American traditions of the Southwest hold it as sacred material. Commercial opalized wood comes chiefly from Indonesia, with additional petrified wood from 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.