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Dinosaur bone cab ~
Here is a large and thoroughly GEMmy cabochon of fossilized dinosaur bone, from Colorado. This highly silicated material is many millions of years old, and it is a marvelous example of the natural preservation of our earth's ancient, extinct 'thunder lizards'. The cores of the cells in this fossil bone have been completely replaced with clear agate, leaving only a lattice-like network of webbing in rusty browns. And the sponge-like network of pattern, refered to as 'spiderweb', looks quite amazing! The colors of the stone's body are not quite as vivid as the photos show, it's somwhat darker in hand. I had to overexpose it a bit to reveal the stone's remarkable patterning; please click the pics up to full size for a better view. The backlit photo is wholly accurate, and I left it a little large because it's so stunning. This is some of the most fascinating gem bone I've ever enjoyed cabbing, and I'm sure it'll create a fabulous item jewelry that is literally a piece of the past! The cab has a high and well rounded dome, a wonderfully sleek designer shape, and a super smooth, glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 58x21mm
Weight: approximately 43 carats
Price: Sold
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