{"product_id":"peanut-wood-slab-3910","title":"Peanut Wood Petrified Wood Slab - Unique Australian Fossil","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeanut Wood Petrified Wood Slab – \u003cem\u003eCharacteristic Pattern Display\u003c\/em\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003eRare Cretaceous Driftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis fascinating slab showcases the \u003cem\u003edistinctive pattern\u003c\/em\u003e Peanut Wood is renowned for, displaying \u003cstrong\u003ewhite void-filled formations\u003c\/strong\u003e that resemble peanuts throughout. This \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous driftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e was colonized by \u003cstrong\u003eTeredo shipworm larvae\u003c\/strong\u003e creating the unique holes. Though this piece has a couple voids, they should be easy to work around for \u003cstrong\u003eexceptional cabochons\u003c\/strong\u003e from this \u003cstrong\u003eextremely rare Australian material\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Natural Peanut Wood Petrified Wood\u003cbr\u003e• Dimensions: 99mm x 75mm x 8mm (Inches - 3.9\" x 3.0\" x 0.3\")\u003cbr\u003e• Weight: 117 grams (4.13 oz)\u003cbr\u003e• Rarity: Rare\u003cbr\u003e• Origin: Near Carnarvon, Australia\u003cbr\u003e• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePeanut Wood is a rare petrified wood from near Carnarvon, Australia, offering unique paleontological interest. Believed to be \u003cstrong\u003eCretaceous driftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, this material was colonized by shellfish larvae called \u003cstrong\u003eTeredo (shipworm)\u003c\/strong\u003e that created holes, producing the characteristic white void-filled patterns that resemble peanuts. Limited quantities reach the market due to \u003cstrong\u003eAustralian collection laws\u003c\/strong\u003e that prohibit digging and only allow surface collection, adding to its rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eshipworm colonization\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a \u003cstrong\u003eone-of-a-kind formation\u003c\/strong\u003e rarely seen in petrified wood. As \u003cstrong\u003esurface-collected-only material\u003c\/strong\u003e, availability is extremely limited, making this a valuable acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePERFECT FOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Unique cabochon cutting\u003cbr\u003e• Fossil wood collectors\u003cbr\u003e• Paleontological displays\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePHOTO NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e All photos are taken wet to show polish potential. The last photo is taken dry to show any natural imperfections or surface features, so please review it before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LapidaryCentral","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45777364058346,"sku":"3910","price":129.43,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/3454\/8392\/files\/3910-peanut-wood-slab-3910-2.jpg?v=1767749854","url":"https:\/\/lapidarycentral.com\/en-ca\/products\/peanut-wood-slab-3910","provider":"Lapidary Central","version":"1.0","type":"link"}