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Hell's Canyon petrified wood cab ~
Offered here is an extraordinary collector's 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 deluxe example has an amazing grain pattern, riddled with translucent pools and holes, each of which is lined with translucent quartz, milky agate, or (common) opal. They resemble tiny embedded geodes or thundereggs, complete with fortifications, each one with its own unique shape. It is positively STUNNING backlit! And I'm fairly sure there is some super tiny crystal growth inside the tubes. 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 a little of howardite, what do you think? This showpiece cab has a well rounded dome of 6mm, a designer 'catseye' shape, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 51x18mm
Weight: approximately 29 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale 
 Hell's Canyon petrified wood
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