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petrified wood cab ~
Offered here is a large collector's cabochon of petrified wood, an unsual and rare form from Hell's Canyon near the Idaho/Oregon border. (You can read more about this material on my my blog.) The species is said to be sequoia, showing a fascinating herringbone pattern of contrasting wavy lines, each representing a year's seasonal growth in the once-living tree. It has an astonishing display of agate pools and voids lined with translucent milky or clear agate, or (common) opal. Some of the holes are filled solid, while others penetrate through to the backside. They look a lot like tiny geodes, complete with fortifications, in an assortment of whimsical shapes. The two largest have gorgeous bands in white and gray. Be sure to click to enlarge the photos to see the details, and especially the backlit pic. I'm no expert on pet wood, but this material seems opalized, and it certainly is GORGEOUS! Much moreso than flat photos could ever illustrate. This substantial cab has a well rounded dome of 6mm, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 43x35mm
Weight: approximately 48 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale
 petrified wood
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