Petrified Wood Flame | 23cm, 5.8kg | Madagascar

A breathtaking XL petrified wood flame from Madagascar — one of the world’s finest sources of ancient fossilised timber. The colouring is exceptional: deep crimson and brick red dominate, shifting into warm amber, burnt sienna, and rich burgundy-brown across the surface. Fine white and cream veining threads through the stone, tracing the original grain and growth rings of the ancient tree. The form is a beautifully carved flame — broad and rounded at the base, rising to a sweeping pointed apex — with a mirror-high polish that brings every layer of colour to life. Self-standing on a flat base. Petrified wood forms through permineralisation, in which the organic material of ancient wood is gradually replaced by silica (quartz or chalcedony) over millions of years, preserving the original cellular structure in extraordinary detail. Madagascar’s petrified forests date to the Triassic and Jurassic periods, approximately 200–250 million years ago. The vivid red, amber, and brown colouration is produced by iron oxide minerals present during fossilisation. A profoundly grounding stone connected to the Root chakra and the element of Earth, petrified wood carries the energy of deep time, ancestral wisdom, patience, and endurance — a companion for those seeking to build strong foundations or simply slow down and be present. Associated with Leo, Virgo, and Capricorn, and aligned with Grounding and Abundance & Prosperity. Height: approx. 23 cm Width: approx. 21 cm Depth: approx. 18 cm Weight: 5,810g (5.81kg) Origin: Madagascar Self-standing — no display stand required. Water cleanse: Brief rinse is fine; avoid prolonged soaking. One piece, sold as seen.