Petrified Wood Opalite 8mm Rondelle 8-Inch (A) in a variety of swirling

in a variety of swirling and linear patterns

and as such is a particularly soft stone

especially in Asian cultures

Silica-rich waters create hardened deposits that preserve coral skeletons

Mexican Laguna Lace Agate is one of the most prized agates in the world

Petrified Wood Opalite 8mm Rondelle 8-Inch (A) in a variety of swirlingWood Opalite is a type of petrified wood that has been impregnated with the Silicon Dioxide commonly known as Opal. Wood Opalite occurs in a range of colors, primarily earth tones, including browns, grays, and creams. Petrified wood is created through a process called permineralization, which takes millions of years. When wood becomes covered with earth, decays and is exposed to mineral rich water, mineral deposits can create stone in the place of the