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Description
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Petrified palm root cab ~
Offered here is an unusual collector's cabochon of petrified palm root, newly arrived GEM material from Sumatra. This fossil wood is a fascinating piece of the earth's natural history. Here's an interesting detail: The fellow that found it believes that only the buried part of the palm tree was preserved to undergo the fossilization process, because none of the ancient trunks were found. I think it's absolutely gorgeous stuff! This example has a wild pattern of snaky tendrils in shades of creamy tan against a gleaming jet black background. There are also small jagged pools of translucent blue agate, and if you look close enough, you'll find there are tiny light blue spheres in some of them. No fossil collection is complete without a nice example of this amazing new palm root! But it ought to make fabulous jewelry too. -smile- The cab has a low rounded dome of 5.5mm, a bold designer shape, and a brilliant polish both front and back.
Ooh, I almost forgot to mention that there are a few tiny flecks of shiny metallic marcasite present, something I've never seen in pet wood.
Size: 58x25mm
Weight: approximately 53 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale
 Petrified palm wood
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