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Hell's Canyon petrified wood cab ~
Offered here is a large, deluxe 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 great woodgrain, but the main attraction is its awesome pattern of uniquely shaped pools and vugs, the largest of which are open clear through to the backside. The holes are filled or lined with translucent agate or (common) opal, resembling tiny thundereggs, complete with fortifications. Some even appear to have tiny quartz crystals! 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 cab has a well rounded dome of 5.5+mm, a crisp designer 'trapezoid' shape, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 63x20mm
Weight: approximately 52 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale 
 Hell's Canyon petrified wood
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