Known synonyms for "Petrified Wood" are Tree Quartz, Wood Agate, Woodstone, Siliceous Wood and Xyolite. In the course of formation, the wood silicifies, i.e. the wood substance is replaced by quartz. Petrified Wood occurs worldwide; the best known occurrences are in the USA (Petrified Forrest), Madagascar, Australia and Indonesia. +++
Petrified ...
Known synonyms for "Petrified Wood" are Tree Quartz, Wood Agate, Woodstone, Siliceous Wood and Xyolite. In the course of formation, the wood silicifies, i.e. the wood substance is replaced by quartz. Petrified Wood occurs worldwide; the best known occurrences are in the USA (Petrified Forrest), Madagascar, Australia and Indonesia. +++ Petrified Wood is of great importance in analytical stone healing according to Michael Gienger, as its effect as a grounding and centering healing stone is valued. When one tends to get lost in thoughts and ideas or to leave unfinished what has been started, the stone acts as an anchor and keeps us firmly in the here and now, giving time for leisure and reflection. In astrology, Petrified Wood serves to enhance the caring side of people born under the zodiac sign of Taurus. +++ Thus, a noble design necklace made of Petrified Wood can also be a good companion in everyday life, when too many distractions and irritations threaten. The strands of Petrified Wood are about 38 - 40cm long, unless otherwise stated on the individual strand.
