Necklace long as 20 inches, crystallized Opalized Wood with exquisite color combination of light green and blue and dark brown mixed amazingly together. I have added-fluoride, sunstone and aquamarine beads in various shapes, all in 14k gold filled wires.
Matching earrings are available.
Opalized wood is a type of petrified wood that has been replaced by opal. It is formed when silica-rich water infiltrates the cellular structure of wood and gradually replaces the original organic material with silica. This process can take millions of years.
Opalized wood is often found in sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone and shale. It is most commonly found in Australia, Oregon, Nevada, and Mexico.
The specific steps in the formation of opalized wood are as follows:
- A tree dies and falls to the ground.
- The tree is buried in sediment or volcanic ash.
- The sediment or ash traps oxygen, preventing the wood from decaying.
- Water seeps through the sediment or ash, carrying dissolved silica.
- The silica replaces the organic material in the wood, atom by atom.
- The wood is eventually petrified, forming a solid opal replica of the original wood.
Opalized wood is often found in sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone or limestone. It can also be found in volcanic rocks, such as rhyolite or tuff.
Opalized wood is a beautiful and rare gemstone. It is often used in jewelry and other decorative items. It is also prized for its unique play of colors, which is known as opalescence.
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