Rough Petrified Wood Specimens – Bulk Lots Genuine Australian Gemstone • Hand Collected • Nature's Ancient Treasure
ough Petrified Wood Specimens – Bulk Lots Genuine Australian Gemstone • Hand Collected • Nature's Ancient Treasure
A truly fascinating offering of genuine natural Petrified Wood specimens — beautifully formed by nature over millions of years, with original tree markings still visible where ancient wood has been transformed into solid gemstone. Hand collected over decades of fossicking and lovingly stored in large barrels at our showroom, ready for hand selection just for you.
Choose Your Lot Size
Sold in generous lots of 1kg, 2kg or 4kg — please select your preferred size from the drop-down menu. With an RRP of $4–$25 per piece, these bulk lots offer truly wonderful value.
Details
🪵 Stone: Genuine Natural Petrified Wood 🪵 Origin: Chinchilla, Australia 🪵 Finish: Natural, untumbled, beautifully rough 🪵 Size: Varies — depending on size, expect approximately 10–30 specimens per kilo 🪵 Form: Each piece is a true gemstone — no filler or “rubbish” pieces included
What Makes Petrified Wood So Special
From the Greek petro meaning “rock” or “stone”, Petrified Wood is literally wood turned to stone — a beautiful and rare fossilised remains of ancient trees and tree-like plants. Through a natural process known as permineralisation, the original organic material has been replaced by minerals (most commonly silicates such as quartz) while perfectly retaining the original structure of the wood.
Unlike most fossils, which are impressions or compressions, Petrified Wood is a stunning 3-dimensional representation of the original tree. As the wood became buried beneath sediment and protected from oxygen, mineral-rich waters slowly flowed through the plant’s cells — and as the lignin and cellulose gently decayed, a perfect stone mould formed in their place. The result: timeless, ancient beauty held within every piece.
Beautifully Versatile
These lovely specimens can be enjoyed in so many wonderful ways:
🌿 Crystal collections and mineral displays 🌿 Gem cutting and tumbling — perfect for tumblers 🌿 Crystal healing and energy work 🌿 Unique gifts for collectors, students, schools or birthday treats 🌿 Stunning natural feature pieces for the home or sacred space 🌿 Resale opportunities for crystal stores and market stalls
Selection Choices
We will lovingly hand-select pieces from our barrels based on the weight you choose. We often include larger pieces, which can be broken open to reveal even more vibrant interior colours and patterns. (Please always wear full protective safety gear and goggles when breaking stones.)
If you have a preference for colours, sizes or styles, simply leave a note at checkout and we will do our best to make a beautiful selection based on your choices. Please note that the outer surfaces may appear more weathered, with the most vibrant colours and patterns often revealed when the stones are broken open.
Bringing Out the Beauty
When wet, these stones come alive with stunning colours and natural patterns. To highlight their full beauty, you may gently wet, polish, varnish or hair-lacquer the pieces — or tumble them for a beautifully smooth, finished result. Photographs of our specimens are often taken when wet, to give you the truest sense of their natural colours.
Why Buy From Us
🌿 Lesley is a fully qualified Gemmologist, with decades of experience identifying and selecting authentic gemstones 🌿 Each stone is genuine, hand collected and selected with care 🌿 Based in Melbourne, Australia — happy to assist with identification or any questions 🌿 Hand selected from our private collection, fossicked over decades
Please Note
As all stones are genuine, naturally formed and uniquely beautiful, your selection may vary slightly in colour, marking, size and shape from the images shown. Photos are often taken with stones wet to bring out their truest colours.
Gemstones:
We are happy to combine shipping (automatic on our direct website & by request before paying on eBay)
Important Information About Our Gems, Minerals & Fossils
About Our Specimens
All items and gem names are described as accurately as we believe. Please note that many specimens are from our private collection and may be eye-identified rather than gem-tested. While we endeavour to be as honest and accurate as possible, occasional human error may occur in identifying the correct mineral, and we cannot be held accountable for this. We always encourage you to review the images carefully before purchasing.
All photographs are original to the actual item. Any defects or concerns will be clearly noted in the description or shown in the images.
About Our Fossils
Lesley is a fully qualified Gemmologist and teaches both Gemmology and Esoteric Gemmology. However, she is not an expert in fossils. The fossils in our collection have been professionally assessed and the recommended titles have been used to the best of our knowledge. As such, fossil identifications cannot be guaranteed as fully accurate, and any sale is offered on this basis as general information only.
About Our Collection
Many of our pieces come directly from our showroom or our private family collection.
Lesley’s father operated Minex — one of the largest mineral businesses in Australia — with factories around the world and an extensive personal collection. He attended all of the major world gem and mineral shows, bringing back only pieces that were truly special. Many of the treasures in our collection come from this beautiful legacy.
About Our Images
Please enlarge the images to get a better look at individual pieces and quality.
We often include a ruler and/or a hand in the image to give a better sense of size. Your purchase is only for the stone or piece listed and described.
Please note that colours may appear slightly different on various monitors and devices. We endeavour to describe each item as clearly and honestly as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask before purchasing.
Our 30-Day Returns Policy
Shop with confidence 💛 We accept 30-day returns for: ✔ Any fault not described or shown in the images ✔ Or simply if you decide it isn’t the right piece for you.
We have been in business since 1991 and will always do our best to describe items correctly, treat you with care, and make your experience a positive one.
eBay Customers
We have many items listed in our eBay stores — RenascentCollege / Soul Light Emporium, Renascent-Treasures and RenascentBathBody. Please take a look at our other items. We are happy to combine shipping when requested, at Australia Post rates.
ough Petrified Wood Specimens – Bulk Lots Genuine Australian Gemstone • Hand Collected • Nature's Ancient Treasure
A truly fascinating offering of genuine natural Petrified Wood specimens — beautifully formed by nature over millions of years, with original tree markings still visible where ancient wood has been transformed into solid gemstone. Hand collected over decades of fossicking and lovingly stored in large barrels at our showroom, ready for hand selection just for you.
Choose Your Lot Size
Sold in generous lots of 1kg, 2kg or 4kg — please select your preferred size from the drop-down menu. With an RRP of $4–$25 per piece, these bulk lots offer truly wonderful value.
Details
🪵 Stone: Genuine Natural Petrified Wood 🪵 Origin: Chinchilla, Australia 🪵 Finish: Natural, untumbled, beautifully rough 🪵 Size: Varies — depending on size, expect approximately 10–30 specimens per kilo 🪵 Form: Each piece is a true gemstone — no filler or “rubbish” pieces included
What Makes Petrified Wood So Special
From the Greek petro meaning “rock” or “stone”, Petrified Wood is literally wood turned to stone — a beautiful and rare fossilised remains of ancient trees and tree-like plants. Through a natural process known as permineralisation, the original organic material has been replaced by minerals (most commonly silicates such as quartz) while perfectly retaining the original structure of the wood.
Unlike most fossils, which are impressions or compressions, Petrified Wood is a stunning 3-dimensional representation of the original tree. As the wood became buried beneath sediment and protected from oxygen, mineral-rich waters slowly flowed through the plant’s cells — and as the lignin and cellulose gently decayed, a perfect stone mould formed in their place. The result: timeless, ancient beauty held within every piece.
Beautifully Versatile
These lovely specimens can be enjoyed in so many wonderful ways:
🌿 Crystal collections and mineral displays 🌿 Gem cutting and tumbling — perfect for tumblers 🌿 Crystal healing and energy work 🌿 Unique gifts for collectors, students, schools or birthday treats 🌿 Stunning natural feature pieces for the home or sacred space 🌿 Resale opportunities for crystal stores and market stalls
Selection Choices
We will lovingly hand-select pieces from our barrels based on the weight you choose. We often include larger pieces, which can be broken open to reveal even more vibrant interior colours and patterns. (Please always wear full protective safety gear and goggles when breaking stones.)
If you have a preference for colours, sizes or styles, simply leave a note at checkout and we will do our best to make a beautiful selection based on your choices. Please note that the outer surfaces may appear more weathered, with the most vibrant colours and patterns often revealed when the stones are broken open.
Bringing Out the Beauty
When wet, these stones come alive with stunning colours and natural patterns. To highlight their full beauty, you may gently wet, polish, varnish or hair-lacquer the pieces — or tumble them for a beautifully smooth, finished result. Photographs of our specimens are often taken when wet, to give you the truest sense of their natural colours.
Why Buy From Us
🌿 Lesley is a fully qualified Gemmologist, with decades of experience identifying and selecting authentic gemstones 🌿 Each stone is genuine, hand collected and selected with care 🌿 Based in Melbourne, Australia — happy to assist with identification or any questions 🌿 Hand selected from our private collection, fossicked over decades
Please Note
As all stones are genuine, naturally formed and uniquely beautiful, your selection may vary slightly in colour, marking, size and shape from the images shown. Photos are often taken with stones wet to bring out their truest colours.
Gemstones:
We are happy to combine shipping (automatic on our direct website & by request before paying on eBay)
Important Information About Our Gems, Minerals & Fossils
About Our Specimens
All items and gem names are described as accurately as we believe. Please note that many specimens are from our private collection and may be eye-identified rather than gem-tested. While we endeavour to be as honest and accurate as possible, occasional human error may occur in identifying the correct mineral, and we cannot be held accountable for this. We always encourage you to review the images carefully before purchasing.
All photographs are original to the actual item. Any defects or concerns will be clearly noted in the description or shown in the images.
About Our Fossils
Lesley is a fully qualified Gemmologist and teaches both Gemmology and Esoteric Gemmology. However, she is not an expert in fossils. The fossils in our collection have been professionally assessed and the recommended titles have been used to the best of our knowledge. As such, fossil identifications cannot be guaranteed as fully accurate, and any sale is offered on this basis as general information only.
About Our Collection
Many of our pieces come directly from our showroom or our private family collection.
Lesley’s father operated Minex — one of the largest mineral businesses in Australia — with factories around the world and an extensive personal collection. He attended all of the major world gem and mineral shows, bringing back only pieces that were truly special. Many of the treasures in our collection come from this beautiful legacy.
About Our Images
Please enlarge the images to get a better look at individual pieces and quality.
We often include a ruler and/or a hand in the image to give a better sense of size. Your purchase is only for the stone or piece listed and described.
Please note that colours may appear slightly different on various monitors and devices. We endeavour to describe each item as clearly and honestly as possible. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask before purchasing.
Our 30-Day Returns Policy
Shop with confidence 💛 We accept 30-day returns for: ✔ Any fault not described or shown in the images ✔ Or simply if you decide it isn’t the right piece for you.
We have been in business since 1991 and will always do our best to describe items correctly, treat you with care, and make your experience a positive one.
eBay Customers
We have many items listed in our eBay stores — RenascentCollege / Soul Light Emporium, Renascent-Treasures and RenascentBathBody. Please take a look at our other items. We are happy to combine shipping when requested, at Australia Post rates.