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Hells Canyon petrified wood cab ~
Offered here is an extraordinary cabochon of petrified wood, an unsual and rare form from Hell's Canyon near the Idaho/Oregon border. (Read more about it on my blog.) The species is said to be sequoia, showing fascinating wavy annual growth lines in a herringbone pattern. This intriguing example has an outstanding grain pattern, riddled with ornately shaped holes, each of which is lined with translucent quartz, milky agate, or (common) opal. They resemble tiny embedded geodes or thundereggs with fancy fortifications, each one with its own unique shape, penetrating clear through to the backside. And I'm fairly sure there is some super tiny crystal growth inside them. Be sure to click to enlarge the photos to see the details. I'm no expert on pet wood, but this material seems opalized to some degree, and it certainly is GORGEOUS! Reminds me of howardite, what do you think? This sweet cab has a well rounded dome of 5mm, a crisp designer shape, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 44x24mm
Weight: approximately 31 carats
Price: SOLD Click for current gemstones for sale $59.00 
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