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Collawood Petrified Wood: Rarer Than Diamond
When people think of rare gemstones, diamonds usually come first. But another organic mineral is quietly capturing the hearts of collectors and crystal lovers: Collawood petrified wood. This exotic form of fossilised timber is visually striking and carries deep geological and energetic significance. With its ancient origins, earthy beauty, and intense rarity, Collawood stands apart from anything else on the market. In fact, it’s even rarer than diamond.
What Is Collawood?
Collawood is a naturally fossilised form of ancient wood created over millions of years under precise geological conditions. Unlike other types of petrified wood, Collawood keeps an exceptional balance of organic matter and mineralisation. This gives it its silky luster, unique grain structure, and grounding energy. Each piece tells the story of Earth’s ancient forests, preserved forever in stone.
Origins in Turkey’s Ancient Lands
We source authentic Collawood directly from the Anatolian mountains of Zile, Turkey. This region is one of the only places on Earth where this extraordinary material exists. Layers of volcanic ash and sediment protect the deposits until local families uncover them with traditional tools and gentle methods. These families have safeguarded the land for generations, ensuring that Collawood extraction remains ethical and sustainable.
Unlike industrial mining, Collawood cannot be bulk-mined or artificially reproduced. Small-scale harvesting preserves its natural beauty and sacred integrity. The rarity begins at the source—limited in location, carefully extracted, and deeply connected to ancestral energies.
Why Collawood Is Rarer Than Diamond
Diamonds are mined worldwide on an industrial scale. Collawood, however, forms in only one geological pocket in Turkey. Its creation requires both the preservation of organic wood and the infusion of silica under perfect conditions—something modern technology cannot replicate.
Every piece of Collawood looks different. Fossilised patterns resemble leaf veins, flowing rivers, or ancient tree rings. Collectors treasure this uniqueness, while energy workers value its grounding frequency. Unlike diamonds sold by the thousands each day, Collawood remains elusive and truly one-of-a-kind.
Even Sotheby’s has showcased the value of this rare petrified wood, where extraordinary pieces have fetched remarkable prices.
Collawood Talismans at Platypus Dreaming
At Platypus Dreaming, we hand-select every Collawood crystal talisman in our Kuranda studio. Local artisan gem-cutters polish each piece by hand with care and intention.
If this stone calls to you, explore our exclusive collection. Each talisman carries both grounding energy and ancient beauty. Collawood is more than a gemstone—it’s a timeless story carved in stone.
