This bold fragment of petrified wood from Xinjiang province in northwestern China makes a beautiful viewing stone. A large side branch is present its the right side. This stone resulted from the gradual infiltration of mineral rich water into the wood fragment over thousands of years and the minerals eventually replaced all the wood with stone. This piece measures 48 cm high, 19 cm wide at the broadest point, and 14 cm deep. Stones resulting from mineral deposits that gradually turn wood into stone are relatively common in China and are found in many places. Larger specimens make beautiful garden stones, while smaller ones like this make interesting indoor viewing stones.