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Hells Canyon petrified wood cab ~
Offered here is an interesting 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. The lines in this example have a bit less contrast, though it's more translucent than others I've cut. It has a an amazing pattern of holes, some of which are lined with translucent quartz, bluish agate, or (common) opal. Nearly all the holes are open, going through to the backside. They look like tiny thundereggs, and indeed, many of the holes show fortifications. 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 rounded dome of 5.5mm, a bold designer shape, and a slick glassy polish both front and back.
Size: 56x19mm
Weight: approximately 38 carats
Price:SOLD See current gemstones for sale here
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