PETRIFIED WOOD JASPER - Color, Facts, Power, Mythology, History and Myths
Last updated : June 12, 2026 8:22 AM
Stone of transformation – Petrified Wood Jasper, is formed from the petrifaction process of primeval trees and gigantic sequoias, and those trees remained hermetic for millions of years. In ancient times, these stones were considered as a religious object by the Etruscans. Nowadays, petrified wood jasper stones are used by those who follow esoteric traditions to recall their pleasant memories and their former lives.
It is believed this petrified wood was a living and breathing tree in olden days, but after some time it was buried and fossilized to make an amazing stone for mankind.
Fossilized wood jasper is one of the names of this stone, and sometimes quartz and opal can also be found in this group. This stone acts powerfully during reducing obstacles. It can also help an individual in achieving their goals and aspirations. After wearing Petrified Wood Silver Jewelry, it shows the smooth path towards one’s goals. A person, who anticipates any attempt and facing many difficulties in his life, can be blissful with healing properties of this kind of Jasper.
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Primary Stone : PEANUT Petrified Wood FOSSIL
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Stone Weight : 14.72
Size (inch) : 8.5
Weight (Gms) 6.69
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Stone Weight : 14.40
Size (inch) : 2
Weight (Gms) 6.26
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Stone Weight : 10.84
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Primary Stone : PEANUT Petrified Wood FOSSIL
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Stone Weight : 14.39
Size (inch) : 1 6/8
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Where is Petrified Wood Jasper found?
Main deposits of natural petrified wood jasper are Brazil, Australia, Canada, Africa, Germany and Arizona (USA). The Petrified National Forest Park in Arizona is the most popular place where petrified wood can be found in large amount. Other localities include Argentina, Egypt and the Czech Republic.
Healing Properties
jasper offers to the wearer are as follows:
- Physical Healer
Petrified wood helps the wearer in restoring physical energy and works well in alleviating problems related to hip and back. Stabilizing the health issues and the body’s defenses are some of the healing properties that petrified wood offers to the wearer.
It is believed that it engenders calm and promotes contentment within the wearer’s life. A sense of healthy roots or healthy body can be attained with the powerful energies of this fossilized stone.
When it comes to providing physical healing properties, the crystals of petrified wood jasper are considered to heal the bones and backaches. Skin and hair related disorders can also be alleviated with the high vibrations of this stone.
Moreover, this natural stone is believed to heal enormous diseases including Alzheimer’s, Osteoporosis and Arthritis. This stone is considered as a beneficial stone for the skeleton system of the wearer.With the presence of this wonderful stone, a person can acquire mental stability that makes his mind more composed.
- Emotional Healer
Petrified wood is a well-known grounding stone that helps the wearer in stabilizing his emotions and feelings. Fears, which are based on the survival of an individual, can be calmed by the presence of this stone. It also encourages the one to be practical in life, which helps him to endure more efficiently in the world.
This natural stone is believed to good for general protection, as it safeguards the wearer in each and every situation. Due to the connection of petrified wood with the wearer’s past, it is also be used to alleviate the past life regressions.
Most of the people use this tremendous stone because of its relation to the energies of the Earth. Whenever, a person feel disconnected with nature and with the world, and then he should carry the piece of petrified wood stone with himself.
This transformation stone assists a person to reach the highest level, where he wants to reach in their selected field. It is believed to make the wearer feel safe and secure against evil thoughts and it also brings patience within the wearer’s persona.
- Spiritual Healer
Petrified wood stones preserve the original appearance of the wood in all its details. Hence, this makes this stone to be perfect for those people who want to connect them with the nature. During meditation, this stone helps the wearer to get connected with his inner spirit.
It is believed that petrified wood jasper comprises an ability to establish a bond between the wearer and the time when his spirit was embraced by nature. This stone is also considered as a respectful stone that encourage the wearer to look at their environment and nature serenely. This stone also lead the wearer to live his life in simple manner and with harmony, as it also connects him with the spirit of the planet.
- Heals and Balances Chakra
The vague petrified wood jasper is believed to provide energy to the Root and the Heart Chakra. Stimulating the root chakra, petrified wood provides constancy to the wearer’s emotions and feelings. It also safeguards a person against arteriosclerosis and constricted veins.
When the heart chakra and petrified wood jasper works together, they make an amazing combination, which provides the wearer an outstanding energy that makes him love other and his environment.
Petrified Wood Jasper Facts
Some facts about Petrified Wood Jasper
- Giant sequoia forms petrified wood jasper that comprises many strong earth colors.
- About 150 million years ago, the formation of tree quartz (Petrified branch with bark) began with the amalgamation of silicic acid and a dead tree.
- Petrified wood jasper is associated with the element of earth.
- The deity of this natural stone is believed to be the Mother Goddess.
- Being fossilized stone, petrified wood jasper is believed to be ruled by Akasha.
Metaphysical Properties
Petrified wood appears in a rough state, comprises number of formations such as spheres and pyramids. In crystallization process, dead trees wood solidifies in the earth’s crust, without oxygen. After that, the existing silicic acid converts the petrified wood jasper into quartz or opal form.
Under specific circumstances, the organic materials of this stone are replaced by agate when it starts decomposing. The hardness of this stone completely depends on the type of wood and tree.
Petrified Wood Jasper at a Glance
| Cleavage | NA |
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| Other Names | NA |
| Crystal Habit | typical wedge |
| Streak | White |
| Refractive Index | 1.535-1.539 |
| Diaphaneity | Translucent |
| Moh's scale (hardness) | 6.5-7 |
| Sources | Brazil, Australia, Canada, Africa, Germany, Arizona (USA), Argentina, Egypt and the Czech Republic. |
| Chemical formula | SiO2 |
| Lustre | Vitreous To Greasy |
| Color | grey, brown, grayish-brown, red, violet, blue, green and yellow colors |
| Chakra Healing | Root or base chakra, Heart chakra |
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Petrified Wood Jasper Color
Generally, these natural stones resemble the appearance of tree’s wood. It can also be found in various other colors such as grey, brown, grayish-brown, which can be obtained from sequoia tree. On other strong shades, petrified wood jasper can occur in red, violet, blue, green and yellow colors.
