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Petrified palm root cab ~
Offered here is a large & unusual cabochon of petrified palm root, 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 stone features dark windblown eyes and pools of bluish agate, faithfully showing the patterns of the once-living palm. 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 5.5mm, and a versatile teardrop shape, brought to a brilliant glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 58x20mm
Weight: approximately 46 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
Petrified palm wood
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