Origin: Zwenkau, Leipzig, Germany
Age: Triassic Period (~200 million years old)
Size: 287 x 157 x 91 mm
Weight: 3425 grams
This exceptional Permineralized Fossil Wood specimen is a true prehistoric treasure, mined over 30 years ago from a now-closed site in Zwenkau, Germany. Dating back to the Triassic Age, this fossil wood has been naturally transformed over millennia, its organic structure beautifully replaced by quartz crystals in a process of stunning permineralization.
✨ Key Features:
• Sparkling quartz crystals blanket the surface, giving the appearance of millions of tiny diamonds
• A rare collector’s piece from a mine that ceased operations in the mid-1980s
• Exceptional preservation and natural artistry from ancient arboreal life
• Rich in history, energy, and geological wonder
Perfect for fossil enthusiasts, mineral collectors, or as a standout display piece, this Triassic-era fossil embodies both the beauty of time and the magic of mineral transformation. An extraordinary addition to any serious collection.