How long does it take to turn flesh into stone?

The process of turning flesh into stone, often depicted in mythology and fantasy, does not occur in reality. However, in terms of petrification in geology, organic materials can take thousands to millions of years to become fossilized or petrified through mineralization. This involves the gradual replacement of organic material with minerals, resulting in stone-like structures. In a metaphorical sense, the "turning to stone" can refer to emotional desensitization, which varies greatly among individuals.