Sep 23, 2012 · Generally speaking there isn't really a distinction between petrified and fossilized. Petrification is sort of a Victorian-era garbage can word for fossilization.

Aug 23, 2021 · My family calls this a petrified egg, but a researcher called it fossilized (well, it is all speculative on what the heck it is). What would be the difference, or is that the same thing, fossilized …

May 29, 2022 · Below are some of the slabs/slices/limb casts of petrified wood from my collection. I'll post more pieces in latter replies. I especially like very colorful pieces and unusual pieces like Teredo …

Aug 6, 2021 · I'm interested in petrified wood for the scientific value (wood where the cell structure is well preserved), for the aesthetic value (mineralized with vivid colors and crystal shapes), and for …

Apr 5, 2025 · Very different if compared, and not a fossil, here's a comparison between yours and a real skeleton petrified snake. ( cropped photos can be included )

May 30, 2024 · Found this earlier today. It has some matrix stuck to it, but I believe this may be a chunk of petrified wood. There appear to be concentric rings of spongier material visible in the cross …

Jul 17, 2018 · I have this example of petrified wood from the Aachen Formation (Cretaceous) in Aachen Germany that has multiple size coprolites in the same galleries. My best guess is that the larger …

Dec 15, 2017 · As I recall the Blue Forest wood had interesting preservation that entailed a layer of algae that encased the pieces as well as silica-laded Eocene age volcanic ask that entombed and …

Aug 23, 2017 · My wife and I are headed to a wedding in Denver this weekend. I know its short notice but any locals have any suggestions or hot spots for some petrified wood or some fossils? I am …

Jul 20, 2010 · i don't think permineralized charcoal is the issue here. "petrified wood" consisting almost purely of quartz can nonetheless come in various colors due to the presence of various other …