Versteinerter Holzstamm Amethyst mounted on a custom stand

mounted on a custom stand

this specimen of natural quartz crystal has been expertly shaped into a sphere revealing its natural internal structure

comprising more than 360 living species across 11 families

providing researchers and enthusiasts with valuable data to deepen our understanding of prehistoric aquatic ecosystems

water-clear crystals were known to the ancient Greeks as krystallos - hence the name crystal or more commonly rock crystal used for this variety

Versteinerter Holzstamm Amethyst mounted on a custom standOrigin: Indonesia Age: Miocene, 20 million years ago. Size: H68cm W32cm D21cm Description: Polished trunk made of petrified wood from Indonesia with a preserved bark structure up to the edge. Very beautiful and rare color palette with beige and black tones. Additional information: Petrified wood is fossil wood in which all organic matter has been replaced by minerals, while preserving the structure of the wood. The petrification process occurs