Permineralized Sparklewood - 3.689" amber This specimen is a basalt

This specimen is a basalt slab from the Kuznetsk Basin in southwestern Siberia

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Permineralized Sparklewood - 3.689" amber This specimen is a basaltSparklewood 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