{"product_id":"genuine-petrified-wood-thin-slices-specimen-gemstones-real-australian-natural","title":"Petrified Wood Thin Sliced Specimens 200g Australian Chinchilla Natural Gem Rough","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThinly Sliced Petrified Wood Specimens, 200g, Chinchilla Australia, Hand Fossicked\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenuine Australian petrified wood, hand collected over decades of fossicking directly from Chinchilla, Queensland. These vivid, thinly sliced rough specimens showcase the original tree markings beautifully preserved as the organic material transformed — over millions of years — into genuine gemstone. Each piece tells a story written in stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePetrified wood forms when a tree becomes buried under sediment in a low-oxygen environment. Mineral-laden water gradually replaces all organic material with silicate minerals such as quartz, retaining the original structure of the stem tissue in remarkable three-dimensional detail — unlike impressions or compressions, this is the actual wood, turned to stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese pieces come from our own large private barrels and are hand selected as orders are placed. At RRP $4–$35 per individual piece, a 200g bag represents exceptional value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Chinchilla, Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200g per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Natural rough, pre-cut slices, not yet polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePieces per bag: Approximately 3–10 depending on size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColours: Vivid natural tones showing original wood grain and tree markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gem cutting and jewellery making, tumbling, crystal healing, display specimens, collectors, schools and unique gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTo bring out the full colour of these specimens, simply wet them — or finish with water, hair lacquer, varnish or polishing spray. Pieces may appear wet in images.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eActual pieces will vary slightly from those pictured — we hand select a beautiful range for each order. We may include larger pieces that can be carefully broken to size — always wear safety goggles and protective gear when doing so.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb style=\"mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\" style=\"mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eGemstones:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003eWe are happy to combine shipping (automatic on our direct website \u0026amp; by request before paying on eBay)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003eImportant Information About Our Gems, Minerals \u0026amp; Fossils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003eAbout Our Specimens\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAll items and gem names are described as accurately as we believe. Please note that many specimens are from our private collection and may be \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eeye-identified rather than gem-tested\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e. 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003ereview the images carefully before purchasing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';\"\u003eAll photographs are original to the actual item. Any defects or concerns will be clearly noted in the description or shown in the images.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003eAbout Our Fossils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: SimSun; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';\"\u003eLesley is a \u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';\"\u003efully qualified Gemmologist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003eAbout Our Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMany of our pieces come directly from our showroom or our private family collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';\"\u003eLesley’s father operated \u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif';\"\u003eMinex\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e — 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003eAbout Our Images\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePlease \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003eenlarge the images\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e to get a better look at individual pieces and quality.\u003cbr\u003eWe 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.\u003cbr\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun;\"\u003eOur 30-Day Returns Policy\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eShop with confidence \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: SimSun; mso-bidi-font-family: SimSun; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e💛\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: SimSun; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003eWe accept \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e30-day returns\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e for: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Any fault not described or shown in the images \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'MS Gothic'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'MS Gothic'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e Or simply if you decide it isn’t the right piece for you.\u003cbr\u003eWe have been in business since \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"15\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;\"\u003e1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\"\u003e and will always do our best to describe items correctly, treat you with care, and make your experience a positive one.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003eeBay Customers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soul Light Emporium","offers":[{"title":"200gm","offer_id":41831092322402,"sku":"IF_8A991051","price":19.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1653\/1503\/files\/364946165075-4.jpg?v=1777378181","url":"https:\/\/www.soullightemporium.com\/products\/genuine-petrified-wood-thin-slices-specimen-gemstones-real-australian-natural","provider":"Soul Light Emporium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}