Petrified Rainbow Wood 13-14mm from Arizona rondelle beads (ETB00259) Beads for necklace are found in Peru

are found in Peru

The king of carbonate copper gemstones

shows the enthusiasm with which agate was regarded in the past

soft blue translucence

Size: 12 x 21 x 10 - 20 x 25 x 11 mm

Petrified Rainbow Wood 13-14mm from Arizona rondelle beads (ETB00259) Beads for necklace are found in PeruPetrified Rainbow Wood Petrified Wood was once part of a tree. Millions of years ago the forests covering Northern Arizona were buried under a sea of mud, sand, and volcanic ash. Silicate replaced the wood fibers and pressure formed the rock. The colors found in Arizona Petrified Wood are the result of various elements present in either the original wood or the silicate. Red and Orange are caused by iron. Yellow and Brown are caused by iron and