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Hells Canyon petrified wood cab ~
Offered here is a striking 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 strongly contrasting lines, as well as an amazing pattern of tiny ornately shaped holes, each of which is lined with translucent quartz, milky agate, or (common) opal. They look a lot like tiny embedded thundereggs, and many of the holes show fancy fortifications, penetrating through to the backside. 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 of howardite, what do you think? This cab has a nicely rounded dome of 6mm, a sweet designer 'paisley' shape, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 57x24mm
Weight: approximately 46 carats
Price: SOLD Click here to see the new gemstones
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