African Petrified Wood Agate 6-7mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch R1755 its variations seem to depict

its variations seem to depict landscapes and other images

It forms when Quartz and Feldspar crystallize in radial aggregates within other silica-rich stones

pattern and finish of the original DZI beads

and as such is a particularly soft stone

” Most deep red Carnelian has been heat treated to darken the beautiful orange and red tints that are created by iron oxides in the stone

African Petrified Wood Agate 6-7mm Table Cut Cube Bead - 15-16 Inch R1755 its variations seem to depictPetrified 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.