Araucana - Araucariaceae
Petrified Araucaria Tree Trunk 1m
A marvelous petrified Araucaria tree trunk measuring 1m tall has permineralised to form the exquisite display of petrification which consists of several processes before they are finally exhibited here, this story begins many milenia ago with a natural disaster which felled thousands of Araucaria araucana trees, these trees became open to the surrounding elements which fortunately, was a mineral rich environment, helping the preservation, mineralisation and petrification anomalies which have transformed once-living organisms in to a piece of historical art, some 220,000,000+ years in the making.
In this extraordinary deposition quartz, in the form of Jaspers and calcites have solidified over millions of years creating a solid stone tree. Growth rings can be picked out in bands of varying colours. A very remarkable and rare verde colouration, which over millions of years, has created the fossilised outer bark. While Jasper has been absorbed by the internal trunk tissues and has created the attractive darker red tones within the once-living tissue of the tree.
Petrification takes place as the spore spaces in living tissues of the wood are replaced by minerals, through a process of per mineralisation mineral-laden water seeping through the tissue of the once-living wood and creates an internal cast cell by cell. In this way the wood is preserved at a microscopic level, minerals form on the cell walls and eventually fill each cell preserving the internal structure of the tree and replacing the whole body by the process mineralisation.
Genus: Petrified Araucaria araucana wood. (Araucariaceae).
Age: Early Triassic, approximately 220 to 250 million years.
Origin: Ambilobe, Madagascar.
Araucaria tree measurements.
Height: 107 cm / 3.5 ft / 1.07m
Width: 30 cm
Depth: 28 cm
Estimated weight: 100 - 120 Kg
- ✓ COVID-19 - UPDATES
- ✓ Get In Touch
- ✓ Free UK Delivery
- ✓ Worldwide Delivery
- ✓ Authenticity Guaranteed
- ✓ Specify Delivery Date
- ✓ Delivery Calculator
- THE FOSSIL STORE ON COVID-19
- HEALTH + SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER 1 PRIORITY
STAY SAFE - Protecting you by protecting us
For THE FOSSIL STORE, the health and wellbeing of our customers and employees are of the utmost importance. In the face of the worldwide implications of COVID-19, we are doing everything we can and taking all the necessary precautions to make sure everybody stays safe in these uncertain and trying times.
As a company serving globally, we are monitoring the situation closely per country. Every decision is made on a day-to-day basis in line with local and international safety guidelines. Please note that the situation is developing rapidly, and the precautions and safety measures taken are therefore subject to change.
To ensure everyone’s wellbeing, updates at THE FOSSIL STORE on COVID-19 can be found in the link below which will be continuously updated in line with current information whilst we continue to fulfil your orders, minimise delays and work to resolve any unforeseen issues which may occur if local and international couriers are impacted.
Please feel welcome to shop online at thefossilstore.com. We continue to deliver to you and are committed to giving you the high-quality experience you are used to. We are able to hold orders during COVID-19 to help secure product investments for your peace of mind.
Let’s work together to protect and care for one another. Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding.
Stay safe everybody.
THE FOSSIL STORE team
For more information on our latest updates you can visit our latest policy activity including the steps taken to protect you by protecting us.
Read More >
If you need assistance regarding this product, we are here to help. Simply note the product 'TITLE + SKU' number within you enquiry.
Call us: +44 [0] 151 342 1151
Email us: info@thefossilstore.com
Free standard UK delivery - Recorded/Signed-for
All UK orders include free delivery, excluding Ireland, Scotland and the Highlands.
This product is available for worldwide delivery.
A certificate of authenticity is included with this product.
For specific delivery dates please email info@thefossilstore.com or you can use our Contact Form.
Large items require special courier services - please allow time for such deliveries whilst we guarantee a more secure delivery of your order.
Once confirmed you will receive updates from one of our couriers for a door to door service - assigning your order to DPD Precise, Simon Haul Specialists or an alternate courier of our choosing.
Next Day Delivery is subject to availability, determined by the time of your order and product selection.
Please note - UK small orders arrive 3 - 5 business days.
UK large orders arrive 5 - 12 business days.
For Returns please see our Returns Policy.
For delivery pricing - add a product to the Bag and on the Pop-Out Bag select your country and enter your post/zip code.
✓ COVID-19 - UPDATES
- THE FOSSIL STORE ON COVID-19
- HEALTH + SAFETY IS OUR NUMBER 1 PRIORITY
STAY SAFE - Protecting you by protecting us
For THE FOSSIL STORE, the health and wellbeing of our customers and employees are of the utmost importance. In the face of the worldwide implications of COVID-19, we are doing everything we can and taking all the necessary precautions to make sure everybody stays safe in these uncertain and trying times.
As a company serving globally, we are monitoring the situation closely per country. Every decision is made on a day-to-day basis in line with local and international safety guidelines. Please note that the situation is developing rapidly, and the precautions and safety measures taken are therefore subject to change.
To ensure everyone’s wellbeing, updates at THE FOSSIL STORE on COVID-19 can be found in the link below which will be continuously updated in line with current information whilst we continue to fulfil your orders, minimise delays and work to resolve any unforeseen issues which may occur if local and international couriers are impacted.
Please feel welcome to shop online at thefossilstore.com. We continue to deliver to you and are committed to giving you the high-quality experience you are used to. We are able to hold orders during COVID-19 to help secure product investments for your peace of mind.
Let’s work together to protect and care for one another. Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding.
Stay safe everybody.
THE FOSSIL STORE team
For more information on our latest updates you can visit our latest policy activity including the steps taken to protect you by protecting us.
Read More >
✓ Get In Touch
If you need assistance regarding this product, we are here to help. Simply note the product 'TITLE + SKU' number within you enquiry.
Call us: +44 [0] 151 342 1151
Email us: info@thefossilstore.com
✓ Free UK Delivery
Free standard UK delivery - Recorded/Signed-for
All UK orders include free delivery, excluding Ireland, Scotland and the Highlands.
✓ Worldwide Delivery
This product is available for worldwide delivery.
✓ Authenticity Guaranteed
A certificate of authenticity is included with this product.
✓ Specify Delivery Date
For specific delivery dates please email info@thefossilstore.com or you can use our Contact Form.
Large items require special courier services - please allow time for such deliveries whilst we guarantee a more secure delivery of your order.
Once confirmed you will receive updates from one of our couriers for a door to door service - assigning your order to DPD Precise, Simon Haul Specialists or an alternate courier of our choosing.
Next Day Delivery is subject to availability, determined by the time of your order and product selection.
Please note - UK small orders arrive 3 - 5 business days.
UK large orders arrive 5 - 12 business days.
For Returns please see our Returns Policy.
✓ Delivery Calculator
For delivery pricing - add a product to the Bag and on the Pop-Out Bag select your country and enter your post/zip code.
FREE UK DELIVERY. ALWAYS.
For a seamless experience from start to finish, THE FOSSIL STORE offers free delivery on all U.K. orders.