Crystal
Petrified Wood
Vrksha-mani
Trigonal, Mohs 7
Essence
Silicified wood holds the steadiness of long time. It works through the Root chakra (Muladhara), the seat of physical safety, material groundedness, and the body's relationship with earth. Under Saturn (Shani)'s influence, ancestral wisdom; long-term work. Reach for it when navigating grounding, patience.
Anchors
Sourcing
US (Arizona Petrified Forest), Indonesian, Argentinian deposits; tree fossils with silica replacement preserving wood grain.
Classical lineage
Classical Vedic literature does not specifically reference this stone. Modern usage is grounded in mineralogical observation and energetic-tradition practice.
Ritual of care
This stone is water-sensitive — wiping preserves its structural integrity and surface quality
Saturday is Shani's day — Saturn's discipline and endurance are most focused
Pairs with