{"product_id":"brilliant-wood-natural-mineral-specimen","title":"Alabama Brilliant Wood with Smoky Quartz – Petrified Wood Specimen 5.9 lb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover a distinctly Alabama geological treasure with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-of-a-kind Brilliant Wood specimen featuring natural smoky quartz mineralization\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrilliant Wood is a form of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epetrified wood associated with Alabama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where the original wood structure has been preserved through mineralization. This specimen retains striking wood grain, layered texture, and organic form while also displaying natural quartz growth that gives the piece added sparkle, depth, and character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efossilized wood and smoky quartz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this an especially interesting crossover specimen for collectors of minerals, fossils, petrified wood, and Alabama natural history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts substantial size and dramatic texture make it an impressive display piece for a mineral cabinet, office, study, natural-history collection, or conversation piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this is a natural fossil and mineral specimen, irregular edges, cavities, fractures, inclusions, surface texture, color variation, and other naturally occurring features are part of its character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisiting Huntsville for the mineral and gem show?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Earthforged carries additional Brilliant Wood specimens and other unusual Alabama minerals that may not yet be listed online. Contact us or stop by the shop to see current availability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLooking for something you don’t see listed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our online shop is still growing, and we carry many additional minerals, fossils, crystals, and collector specimens in-store.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a one-of-a-kind specimen. Our in-store and online inventory is shared, so availability is subject to prior in-store sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EARTHFORGED ROCK SHOP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67593085485298,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/8560\/7666\/files\/Brilliant_Petrified_Wood_1.jpg?v=1790669744","url":"https:\/\/earthforged.com\/products\/brilliant-wood-natural-mineral-specimen","provider":"EARTHFORGED ROCK SHOP","version":"1.0","type":"link"}