Petrified Wood SliceA beautifully preserved slice of ancient Sequoia from Washington state, identified as Metasequoia (dawn redwood). This thick, highly polished specimen reveals fine tree rings and exceptional preservation in shades of dove gray, deep brown, charcoal, and lighter tans. This tree lived in the Pacific Northwest during the Miocene epoch, millions of years ago. Through the process of petrification, organic material was gradually replaced by minerals,