Peanut Wood Slab – Australian Petrified Wood with Fossil Larvae Borings

Peanut Wood Slab – Rare Australian Petrified Driftwood with Fossilized Shipworm Tunnels

Here’s a rare slab of Peanut Wood — a petrified driftwood from near Carnarvon, Australia that tells an incredible story. Those white “peanut” patterns? They’re actually the fossilized boring tunnels of shipworm larvae (Teredo) that burrowed into the wood during the Cretaceous period before it petrified!

📏 Measurements (inches – longest – approx.): 4 x 3.1 x 0.22

Because of strict Australian laws, this material can no longer be dug — only surface finds are permitted, making slabs like this increasingly hard to come by.

🔍 Product Features:

• Material: Peanut Wood (petrified driftwood)

• Origin: Carnarvon region, Western Australia

• Pattern: White fossilized shipworm tunnels

• Geological Age: Likely Cretaceous period

• Color Palette: Dark brown to black wood with pale fossil markings

💎 Why You’ll Love It:

• Rare and highly collectible material

• White “peanut” tunnels are natural fossil features, not inclusions

• Tells a fascinating prehistoric story

• Ethically sourced — surface-collected only due to modern Australian regulations

• Can be used for careful cabbing or display as-is

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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.

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