Fossilized Wood Komboloi AC0248

Fossilized or fossil wood is a usually petrified remain that clearly preserve patterns and other details from the original wood structure. In many cases, the fossil is not made of a simple piece of wood, but contains fragments from the entire tree or forest. This can happen in cases where forests were covered by volcanic lava or ash, so that the wood was protected from decay and then fossilized over the years. It consists of two minerals, Jade and Jadeite. Jasper has been known since ancient times and is an integral part of Asian art. It is an opaque variety of chalcedony, typically found in yellow, red, and brown hues, with its color resulting from various iron oxides. It often features bands or speckled patterns.
The word jasper is of Greek origin, mentioned by Theophrastus and in the Bible. What makes this mineral particularly fascinating are the natural patterns and veins on its surface, sometimes forming striking shapes reminiscent of psychedelic paintings. These patterns are categorized, and researchers have assigned poetic names to the different variations of the stone.

All minerals used for the creation of our kombolois are mostly gemstones used to craft jewelry. Handle this komboloi with care. Inclusions, cracks and breakage surfaces are a natural phenomenon and should never be associated with wear and tear.