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Petrified palm root cab ~
Offered here is an unusual collector's cabochon of petrified palm, newly arrived GEM material from Sumatra. This fossil wood is a fascinating piece of the earth's natural history. Every detail of the once-living palm tree was preserved when it underwent the fossilization process. In addition, this example also has some small jagged pools of translucent blue agate, and gleaming patches of dark silvery pyrite, along with hints of chocolate brown in the jet black half of the stone. That provides a strongly contrasting backdrop for the creamy tan petioles that once conveyed water from the palm's roots to its fronds. I think it's absolutely gorgeous stuff! No fossil collection is complete without a nice example of this amazing ancient palm! But it ought to make fabulous jewelry too. -smile- The cab has a well rounded dome of 6.5mm, a bold designer shape, and a brilliant polish both front and back.
Size: 47x30mm
Weight: approximately 60 carats
Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale 
 Petrified palm wood
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