Permineralized Sparkling Fossil Wood from Germany (22)

This 1.75" x 1.25" section of permineralized wood from the Brown Coal Open Pit in Zwenkau, Leipzig, Germany features quartz druzy and the most fascinating detail that makes this wood not only beautiful but an important part of the fossil record, dating back 35 million years to the Jurassic period! Due to flooding, mining of this wood had to be stopped in 2021, and even if it were still intact (as it is not fully mineralized and still susceptible to the elements) it is now completely inaccessible, meaning no more will be able to be mined. Be sure to click the "Science and History" tab for more information about this amazing fossil!