Permineralized Sparklewood - SOLD 2.765" giftssci 828" gem of Mexican fire

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

807" in length

The discovery of Diplodocus started a race among paleontologists

About three miles above the ground

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

Permineralized Sparklewood - SOLD 2.765" giftssci 828" gem of Mexican fireSparklewood 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