Permineralized Sparklewood - 2.504" tarpit 862" fossil Ginkgo cranei leaf

862" fossil Ginkgo cranei leaf from the Sentinel Butte Formation in North Dakota

trace fossils can come in all shapes and sizes

In prehistoric caves around the world lie some of the earliest works of art in human history: vivid scenes of prehistoric megafauna and other stunning animals

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The rapid change in pressure forces the gasses inside the lava to escape at rapid speed

Permineralized Sparklewood - 2.504" tarpit 862" fossil Ginkgo cranei leafSparklewood is our fancy name for the glimmering, fossilized wood that comes from deposits near Zwenkau, Germany. It is truly a sight to behold and it comes in two distinct forms: Mummified and Permineralized. The Permineralized form is infused with so many druzy crystal inclusions that they shimmer in the light, while the Mummified form exhibits a deeper color that is subtle and contemplative. Both forms are incredibly light and beautiful. This