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Hell's 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. (You can read more about this material on my my blog.) The species is said to be sequoia, showing a zig-zagging herringbone pattern of contrasting wavy lines, each representing a year's seasonal growth in the once-living tree. It has a nice display of agate pools and voids lined with translucent milky or clear agate, or (common) opal. Most of the holes are filled solid, but a few of the largest ones penetrate through to the backside. They look a lot like tiny geodes, complete with fortifications. Please be sure to click to enlarge the photos to see the details. The cab has a nicely rounded dome of 6.5mm, a designer 'teardrop' shape, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 46x19mm
Weight: approximately 34 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale 
 Hell's Canyon petrified wood
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