🪵 Fossil Peanut Petrified Wood Slab – Classic Driftwood with Tunnel Texture
This larger slab of Peanut Wood shows off the iconic tunnel-like structures created by ancient Teredo (shipworm) larvae during the Cretaceous period. The tunnels run across the length of the piece, offering some fantastic opportunities for creative cabbing or display. The contrast and patterning make this a real standout from the old Australian stock.
📏 Measurements (inches - longest - approx): 4.7 x 3.9 x 0.36
Peanut Wood is a rare form of petrified driftwood from near Carnarvon, Australia, formed when marine bivalves known as Teredo bored holes into floating wood. Over millions of years, those tunnels were preserved as striking white mineral-filled voids, creating the iconic “peanut” look. Due to natural fracturing, Peanut Wood requires care during cutting, but the visual results can be stunning. It’s a highly collectible material with an unusual fossilization process and is rarely found on the market today. Australian laws now restrict digging, allowing only surface collection—making old stock pieces especially valuable.
📝 Natural Stone Disclaimer:
All of the stones and fossils offered here are natural materials formed over millions of years through geological and organic processes. As a result, it is completely normal for them to exhibit natural fractures, pits, inclusions, voids, and other surface or internal features that reflect their ancient origins.
These characteristics are not flaws—they are part of what makes each piece unique. We encourage you to review all product photos carefully and research the properties of each material before purchasing to ensure it meets your expectations. If you have any questions about a specific piece, feel free to contact us before ordering.
🖼️ Photo Disclaimer:
To best showcase the color, pattern, and potential of each stone, most photos are taken with the material wet to simulate the appearance of a polished finish. The final photo is taken dry to help highlight any natural surface imperfections such as fractures, pits, or voids. Please review all images carefully before purchasing.
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