{"product_id":"moonwood-petrified-wood-uv","title":"Moonwood Petrified Wood (UV)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cb\u003eMoonwood Petrified Wood Rough Stone\u003c\/b\u003e is an extraordinary, dual-display fossil specimen that bridges the worlds of paleontology and fluorescent mineral collecting, found in the state of Arizona. Millions of years ago, ancient timber was deeply buried by volcanic ash, allowing silica-rich groundwater to permeate the cellular pathways and replace organic wood fibers with dense chalcedony and opalized quartz. What sets this specific rough material apart is its remarkable ultraviolet reactivity. When exposed to a blacklight, the unpolished exterior transforms, fluorescing a brilliant, ghostly neon green due to trace activations of uranyl ions embedded within the silicate matrix during the fossilization process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn its natural state, this \u003cb\u003eMoonwood Petrified Wood Rough Stone\u003c\/b\u003e displays a beautiful, rugged texture that perfectly preserves the original botanical anatomy, including distinct growth rings, outer bark ridges, and internal grain structures. Under standard lighting, the stone features an attractive, earthy palette of muted grays, creamy whites, tan bands, and rich charcoal tones. Because this material is kept entirely raw and unrefined, it offers an authentic, tactile look at the prehistoric mineral replacement process, maintaining the jagged, natural edges and textured surfaces that rockhounds appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cb\u003eMoonwood Petrified Wood Rough Stone\u003c\/b\u003e in our inventory is hand-selected to guarantee strong structural integrity and high fluorescent density. Registering a solid 6.5 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, these durable fossil specimens are perfect for educational geology sets, outdoor rock gardens, or dedicated blacklight display cases. Because no two ancient trees petrified under identical environmental conditions, each raw specimen features a completely unique shape, grain direction, and UV glowing pattern, providing a mesmerizing, interactive centerpiece for your private mineral gallery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos with UV were taken with a 254nm Shortwave UV flashlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis material would be great for slabbing for jewelry making, or displaying as-is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eItem Specifics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA - 4in x 2in x 2in - 406g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eB - 4.25in x 2.5in x 2in - 464g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eC - 3.5in x 2.5in x 2.5in - 512g\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Oasis Minerals","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":53545144189207,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B","offer_id":53545144221975,"sku":null,"price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"C","offer_id":53545144254743,"sku":null,"price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0744\/2300\/9559\/files\/5073E3D2-24B2-466D-B3D1-7E358288C95B.jpg?v=1781847512","url":"https:\/\/desertoasisminerals.com\/products\/moonwood-petrified-wood-uv","provider":"Desert Oasis Minerals LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}