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    What is petrified wood?

    Question #17538. Asked by me. (Mar 21 02 7:50 PM)


    mk2norwich

    		According to my dictionary, petrification is defined as the conversion of organic matter into stone, so therefore I can only guess that the answer to your question is, quite simply, fossilized wood.

    Mar 21 02, 9:24 PM
    Brainy Blonde

    		Brainy Blonde says:

    To read about the process of petrification, other facts and definitions in this area. There are also many pictures. See:
    http://www.universaltreasures.com/wood.htm

    Tue Mar 19 12:38:55 CST 2002
    (Moved from #17497 - Duplicate question - McG)

    Apr 14 02, 4:17 PM
    Laurel Laurent

    		Laurel Laurent says:

    Sorry, it's a bit more than that. See:
    http://www.mashell.com/~estrauss/pwoodfx.html

    Tue Mar 19 11:28:01 CST 2002 (Delete Entry)
    (Moved from #17497 - Duplicate question - McG)

    Apr 14 02, 4:19 PM

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