Permineralized Sparklewood - SOLD 2.765" giftssci Above: Polished specimen photo taken

Above: Polished specimen photo taken at an oblique angle to highlight the depth of color and textures

radioisotopic dating of silicate inclusions places the age of the main mass at roughly 4

828" gem of Mexican fire opal set into a sterling silver bezel

807" in length

Brachiopod Pocket Fossil

Permineralized Sparklewood - SOLD 2.765" giftssci Above: Polished specimen photo takenSparklewood is our fancy name for the glimmering, fossilized wood that comes from deposits near Zwenkau, Germany. It is truly a sight to behold and it comes in two distinct forms: Mummified and Permineralized. The Permineralized form is infused with so many druzy crystal inclusions that they shimmer in the light, while the Mummified form exhibits a deeper color that is subtle and contemplative. Both forms are incredibly light and beautiful. This