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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 largest hole has gorgeous bands in white and gray, and like the other holes, they are probably lined with tiny druzy crystals. Be sure to click to enlarge the photos to see the details. 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 6.5mm, a fat designer 'flame' shape, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 49x28mm
Weight: approximately 47 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale
 petrified wood
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