Peanut Wood Petrified Wood Slab – Characteristic Pattern Display – Rare Cretaceous Driftwood
This fascinating slab showcases the distinctive pattern Peanut Wood is renowned for, displaying white void-filled formations that resemble peanuts throughout. This Cretaceous driftwood was colonized by Teredo shipworm larvae creating the unique holes. Though this piece has a couple voids, they should be easy to work around for exceptional cabochons from this extremely rare Australian material.
SPECIFICATIONS
• Material: Natural Peanut Wood Petrified Wood
• Dimensions: 99mm x 75mm x 8mm (Inches - 3.9" x 3.0" x 0.3")
• Weight: 117 grams (4.13 oz)
• Rarity: Rare
• Origin: Near Carnarvon, Australia
• Condition: Unpolished slab - ready for your project
Peanut Wood is a rare petrified wood from near Carnarvon, Australia, offering unique paleontological interest. Believed to be Cretaceous driftwood, this material was colonized by shellfish larvae called Teredo (shipworm) that created holes, producing the characteristic white void-filled patterns that resemble peanuts. Limited quantities reach the market due to Australian collection laws that prohibit digging and only allow surface collection, adding to its rarity.
WHAT MAKES IT SPECIAL
The shipworm colonization creates a one-of-a-kind formation rarely seen in petrified wood. As surface-collected-only material, availability is extremely limited, making this a valuable acquisition.
PERFECT FOR
• Unique cabochon cutting
• Fossil wood collectors
• Paleontological displays
PHOTO NOTE: 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.
Rough stones may contain natural fractures, pits, or inclusions typical of unpolished material.
This listing is for the exact piece shown in photos.
