Arizona Rainbow Petrified Wood Cutting Rough Flatrate Lapidary Stone Fossil

Arizona Rainbow Petrified Wood – Classic American Fossil with Bold Desert Colors

Weight: 30.5 lbs

Arizona Rainbow Petrified Wood is a true lapidary legend—an iconic fossilized wood known for its brilliant, naturally occurring colors and detailed grain structure. This material hails from the high desert of Arizona, where ancient trees were transformed into stone over millions of years. While much of the original source area is now protected as a national park, this rough is legally sourced from nearby private land.

This old-stock favorite features bold reds, golds, purples, blacks, and even blues, caused by mineral replacement during fossilization. Each piece offers a cross-section of ancient wood that captures both the beauty of nature and the passage of deep time.

Despite natural fractures, Arizona Rainbow Petrified Wood is quite hard and takes an excellent polish, making it a great choice for cabochons, bookends, spheres, or display specimens.

🪨 Product Features:

• Material: Natural fossilized Arizona Rainbow Petrified Wood

• Origin: Northern Arizona (sourced from private land)

• Colors & Patterns: Vivid swirls of red, gold, black, purple, and more

• Formation: Fossilized ancient wood, mineralized over millions of years

• Lapidary Use: Great for cabbing, polishing, or collecting

• Note: May contain natural fractures — common for this material

🌟 Why You'll Love It:

• One of the most iconic fossil materials in lapidary history

• Brilliant, naturally occurring colors with woodgrain texture

• Hard, stable material that takes a high polish

• Legally sourced from outside the national park

• A must-have for fossil collectors and lapidarists alike

Arizona Rainbow Petrified Wood is a stunning reminder of Earth’s ancient forests. Whether you're cutting cabochons or collecting display pieces, this timeless material never disappoints.

Natural Stone & Fossil 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:
I strive to provide accurate, unedited photos that represent each stone as naturally as possible. Most stones are taken wet. While I do not use filters or enhancements, please note that colors may appear slightly different depending on your screen’s brightness, contrast, and settings. All photos are taken with my monitor set to default display settings for the most neutral representation.