Petrifaction
In geology, petrifaction or petrification is the process by which organic material is converted into stone or a similar substance. It is approximately synonymous with fossilization. Petrified wood is the most well known result of this process.
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Geology - Organic - Stone - Fossilization - Petrified wood
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The Grotto of the Redemption is the world's largest collection of petrifications and rocks located in one site.
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