African Petrified Wood Agate 8mm Large Hole Faceted Round - 8 Inch Freeforn It was originally named for

It was originally named for the visible inclusions of the mineral Cacoxenite

the one you receive may look different from what is shown

Malachite was used extensively as decoration in the palaces of Russian tsars and forms the columns of St

Norway where this type of igneous rock is found

creating a unique "marbled" look

African Petrified Wood Agate 8mm Large Hole Faceted Round - 8 Inch Freeforn It was originally named forPetrified Wood Agate is formed from the petrifaction process of primeval trees over the course of many years. Petrification occurs when the wood is covered by sedimentary rock, as waters loosen and decompose the organic elements and replace them with silicate substances, while maintaining the wood's original structure. Preservation is enabled by a lack of oxygen.