Petrified wood is from millions of years ago when a tree falls over and gets buried under layers of sediment, volcanic ash, or other stuff. Over time, the wood decays, leaving behind just the shape of the tree. But here's where things get really interesting: minerals like silica, iron, and calcium carbonate seep into the tree's cells, replacing the organic material with rock. The colors and patterns you see in petrified wood come from the minerals that filled in the tree's cells. So you might see swirls of red, yellow, orange, blue, green, or other colors. Petrified wood is essentially rock, it's incredibly durable and resistant to decay. That's why you can still find petrified wood from millions of years ago in places like Arizona, Colorado, and Utah. Petrified Wood has metaphysical properties, like promoting feelings of grounding, protection, and calm.