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Petrified palm root cab ~
Offered here is an unusual collector's cabochon of petrified palm root, amazing GEM material from Indonesia. 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 fabulous pattern of 'eyes' in rich, earthy shades of ochre-orange. Those are the actual petioles of the once living palm tree, that conveyed water to the green fronds. They stand out beautifully against a cream and tan background, complete with every detail now faithfully preserved in stone. Very unique! No fossil collection is complete without a nice example of this amazing new palm root! But it ought to make fabulous jewelry too. -smile- The cab has a rounded dome of 5.5mm and a designer 'flame' shape. Despite a couple pinpoint voids at one side, the stone took a brilliant polish both front and back.
Size: 47x28mm
Weight: approximately 44 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale
 Petrified palm wood
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