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~ Dinosaur bone cab ~

Offered here is a cabochon cut from fossilized dinosaur bone, from Utah. This highly silicated material is many millions of years old, a marvelous example of the natural preservation of our earth's ancient, extinct 'thunder lizards'. Over millennia, the cells in this fossil bone have been replaced with a striking shade of brilliant reddish-orange silica. Each cell is framed by a web of the actual cell walls, now jet black in color, forever frozen in time, and the webbing has a slight metallic sheen. A close look reveals that several cells have subtle fortifications, like tiny agates. Gem bone in this strongly saturated crimson hue is most sought-after by collectors and designers alike, and is certainly one of my personal favorites; no doubt you'll love it, too! Please click the pics to view the closer shots. The stone has a high rounded dome of 7mm, and a versatile designer shape that's polished both front and back.

Size: 45x26mm
Weight: approximately 53 carats

Price: SOLD See current gemstones for sale

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Dinosaur

Dinosaur bone

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