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The park estimates it loses about 12 tons of petrified wood a year to theft. Somewhere along the line, the myth developed that pilfered rocks will bring bad luck to the pilferers.

Mr. Wood, who expressed his excitement about the new role, echoed these sentiments. "The Tennessee Aquarium is a prestigious leader in conservation, education, and guest experience,” he said.

So stunning is the result that photos regularly go viral. One picture showing a cross section of petrified wood a ppeared in at least 17 Reddit discussion groups, with thousands of comments and votes.

The donation of the petrified wood piece preserves a part of the geological history of the area and honors Carl A. Quist (1911-1997) and his wife Gertrude Barr Quist (1928-2018).

A section of petrified conifer from Mackelprang Wash, Arizona, USA. The green color comes from chromium along with the silica that has replaced the organic wood. It dates back to the Triassic period.