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Hells Canyon petrified wood cab ~
Offered here is a 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 example has great contrasting lines, and a showing of tiny holes, filled with translucent quartz or (common) opal. They look a lot like tiny thundereggs, with no two exactly alike, showing fortifications. Be sure to click to enlarge the photos to see the details, especially the backlit pic. I'm no expert on pet wood, but this material seems opalized to some degree, and it certainly is GORGEOUS! This cab has a nicely rounded dome of nearly 6mm, a gracefully curved designer 'flame' shape, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 52x22mm
Weight: approximately 36 carats
Price: SOLD
Current gemstone for sale $45.00 
 petrified wood
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