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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 windblown eyes and woodgrain in shades of creamy tan, chocolate brown and rust, with black. There are also a few pools of translucent blue agate, and a few tiny voids that are lined with shiny metallic pyrite. Very unique! No fossil collection is complete without a nice example of this amazing new palm root. But it ought to make a fabulous item of jewelry too. -smile- The cab has a well rounded dome of 5mm, a simple designer teardrop shape, and a brilliant polish both front and back.
Size: 55x33mm
Weight: approximately 72 carats
Price: Sold
Current gemstone
 Petrified palm wood
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